conclusory
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of conclusory
First recorded in 1840–50; see origin at conclusive, -ory 1
Example Sentences
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Lacoste also said in filings that Mississippi “pleads a litany of improper, conclusory misstatements” of state and federal law that “lack pleadings of fact for support.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2022
But in court papers, he has made it clear that he believes the government’s case is weak and relies on “unsupported, conclusory leaps.”
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2022
“You could have judges who just don’t even ask these questions and just take a conclusory statement from the police that knocking here would be counter-productive,” Weisberg said.
From Slate • Feb. 10, 2022
Over its 20-minute run, Mazzoli conjures penitential processions, “melting hymns,” spells cast over broken bones and a conclusory ascent to the heavens.
From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2022
I shall now endeavour to make my conclusory remarks useful as they may relate to those who may be called the world.
From A Portraiture of Quakerism, Volume 3 by Clarkson, Thomas
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