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A prioʹri [Latin, from an antecedent]

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An a priori argument is when we deduce a fact from something antecedent, as when we infer certain effects from given causes. All mathematical proofs are of the a priori kind, whereas judgments in the law courts are of the a posteriori evidence; we infer the animus from the act. (See A Posteriori.)

 

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Entry taken from Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, edited by the Rev. E. Cobham Brewer, LL.D. and revised in 1895.

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Appiades
Appian Way
Apple (Newton and the)
Apple-john (An)
Apple-pie Bed
Apple-pie Order
April
April Fool
April Gentleman (An)
April Squire (An)
A priori [Latin, from an antecedent]
Apron
Apron-string Tenure (An)
A propos de bottes (French)
Aqua Regia [royal water]
Aqua Tofana or Acqua Tofanĭca
Aqua Vitæ [water of life]
Aquarians
Aquarius [the water-bearer]
Aqueous Rocks
Aquilant (in Orlando Furioso)

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A posteriori [Latin, from the latter]