universal negative

American  

noun

Logic.

1. a proposition of the form “No S is P.” E, e

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Example Sentences

The letters I, E and O are used respectively for the particular affirmative ``some x is y,'' the universal negative ``no x is y,'' and the particular negative ``some x is not y.''

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Obviously a Sorites may contain one particular premiss, provided it is the first; and one universal negative premiss, provided it is the last.

From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William

This universal, negative to begin with, has its seat not elsewhere than in thought.

From The World's Greatest Books — Volume 13 — Religion and Philosophy by Hammerton, John Alexander, Sir

It cannot testify to any such universal negative; and one might as well require a mathematical demonstration of the point in dispute, as to demand such evidence from us.

From An Examination of President Edwards' Inquiry into the Freedom of the Will by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor

A single instance to the contrary is enough to break down his universal negative.

From Logic, Inductive and Deductive by Minto, William