Warrant
LSAT glossary · Reading Comprehension
Definition
The often-unstated reasoning that connects evidence to a conclusion. Many Logical Reasoning questions test whether that connection is justified.
Warrant in plain English
Ask why the evidence would make the conclusion more likely. The missing answer is often a bridge between two ideas that the stimulus treats as connected without explaining.
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