a priori

[ey prahy-awr-ahy, -ohr-ahy, ey pree-awr-ee, -ohr-ee, ah pree-awr-ee, -ohr-ee] / ˌeɪ praɪˈɔr aɪ, -ˈoʊr aɪ, ˌeɪ priˈɔr i, -ˈoʊr i, ˌɑ priˈɔr i, -ˈoʊr i /

ADJECTIVE

deducing from general principle

Synonyms

WEAK

based on theory deduced deductive derivable inferred presumptive rational reasoned supposed theoretical

ADVERB

deducing from general principle

Synonyms

WEAK

based on theory deduced deductive derivable inferred presumptive rational reasoned supposed theoretical

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This has apriori nothing to do with a country's politicians' uptake of this situation.

From Economist • May 15, 2012

Cause, similarity to effect, 121; and impulse, 121; danger of argument from, 123,; and immediately pre- ceding condition, 123; not apriori, 126.

From Criminal Psychology; a manual for judges, practitioners, and students by Gross, Hans Gustav Adolf

a priori

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