universal negative

American  

noun

Logic.

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

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Example Sentences

When asked for their general thoughts on the application process, jobseekers had a nearly universal negative outlook.

From Nature

But given the report and the nearly universal negative reaction to charging fees, he says, “The reality is that I just don't see it happening.”

From Science Magazine

“Fear and disgust are the two universal negative human emotions,” he explains.

From Time

And in the demonstration of this, he gives one maxim in a question, which is equivalent to an universal negative, Job xxxiv.

From Project Gutenberg

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 Project Gutenberg