major term

British  

noun

1. logic the predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism, also occurring as the subject or predicate in the major premise

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Example Sentences

Under the plan’s other major terms, Purdue would be remade into a new public benefit company, whose profits would almost all go to the settlement, and the Sacklers would renounce all involvement.

From New York Times

The high-stakes showdown went down to the wire as Disney and Altice, which operates the Optimum cable service, hammered out an agreement on major terms at the 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times

But in court filings in February, the attorneys wrote that they have agreement in principle on the major terms for a settlement.

From Washington Times

The plaintiffs and the city’s attorneys wrote jointly both in October and in February that they “have reached agreement in principle on the major terms of a settlement for class-wide injunctive relief.”

From Seattle Times

The mayor’s staff, working with the parent organizations of the Wizards and Events DC, the District’s quasi-public convention and stadium authority, finalized major terms of the deal late Monday and early Tuesday.

From Washington Post