Counterexample
LSAT glossary · Logical Reasoning
Definition
A case that satisfies an argument’s premises or rule but not its conclusion, thereby showing that the reasoning is not guaranteed.
Counterexample in plain English
Test a broad rule by finding one allowed case where the premises hold but the conclusion fails. A single valid counterexample defeats a universal claim.
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