counterpropositions
Opposing formal offers
Counterpropositions are propositions offered in response to or opposition to existing ones.
In debate or negotiation, a counterproposition challenges the original claim by presenting an alternative: The committee rejected the initial plan but welcomed counterpropositions from the floor.
In logic, counterpropositions may contradict or qualify a stated premise.
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- counterclaimDefendant's opposing lawsuit
- objectionExpression of disapproval
counterstatement · counterevidence · countercharge · disproof · contradiction · antithesis · contestation · disputation
Opposing party questions witness
- constructivePromoting positive development
- affirmativeExpressing agreement or consent
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
case-building · rebuttal · contention · deliberation · forensics · adjudication · parliamentary · polemics
Foundation for logical argument
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
- deductionConclusion from premises
- inferenceConclusion reached through reasoning
validity · soundness · contradiction · antithesis · fallacy · reasoning · proof · negation
rebuttal
Formal response disputing claims
- refutationDisproving a statement
- counterargumentPoint challenging another's position
- counterclaimDefendant's opposing lawsuit
objection · counterstatement · counterevidence · countercharge · disproof · contradiction · antithesis · contestation · disputation · demurral
cross-examination
Opposing party questions witness
- constructivePromoting positive development
- affirmativeExpressing agreement or consent
- negativeOpposite of affirmative
resolution · case-building · rebuttal · contention · deliberation · forensics · adjudication · parliamentary · polemics · speeches
premise
Foundation for logical argument
- conclusionEnd or deduction
- syllogismFormal deductive argument structure
- deductionConclusion from premises
inference · validity · soundness · contradiction · antithesis · fallacy · reasoning · proof · negation · predicate
persuasion
Convincing through reasoning
discourse · oratory · stasis · topoi · sophistry · eloquence · counterpoint · rejoinder · riposte · exordium
counterpropositionsacceptances
Affirmative replies received
agreements · endorsements · approvals · propositions · assents