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universe of discourse

Logic the totality of facts, things, or ideas that are implied or assumed in a given discussion, argument, or discourse

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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