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major term

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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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Instead, Ukraine could offer three major terms for three in return.

From Washington Post

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

Analysts say the Taliban has flagrantly violated virtually all major terms of that pact, including promises to reduce violence and sever ties with terrorist groups.

From Washington 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