Main contention

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In both formal and informal logic, a main contention is a thought which is capable of being either true or false and is usually the most controversial proposition being argued for. In reasoning, a main contention is represented up the top of an argument map, with all supporting and objecting premises which bear upon it placed underneath.

[edit] See also

• Argumentation theory
• Premise
• Co-premise
• Inference objection