Answer: syllogisms

AnswerCrossword Clue
SYLLOGISMSExamples of deductive reasoning
syllogismsAn instance of a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn (whether validly or not) from two given or assumed propositions (premises), each of which shares a term with the conclusion, and shares a common or middle term not present in the conclusion (e.g., all dogs are animals; all animals have four legs; therefore all dogs have four legs)
syllogismsDeductive reasoning as distinct from induction
syllogismsSYLLOGISM, an argument in which two premises lead to a logical conclusion