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 Definitions of petitio principii  [ɪˈtɪʃ iˌoʊ prɪnˈsɪp iˌaɪ;]  

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Definition of 'petitio principii' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) petitio principii
a fallacy in reasoning resulting from the assumption of that which in the beginning was set forth to be proved.

Etymology:  (1870–75; < F: lit., small illness)

Definition of 'petitio principii' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) petitio principii, petitio
the logical fallacy of assuming the conclusion in the premises; begging the question

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