Suppose two researchers agree, for the purpose of discussion, to use a stipulated definition. One says: “Under this definition, anything meeting condition X belongs to category Y.” The other accepts it.
Deriving a consequence under that definition uses a conceded premise. The agreement does not show that every researcher has accepted the definition.
Always identify who conceded it, in what context, and with what qualifications.
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Dialectical Syllogism: Commonly Accepted and Conceded Premises
Suppose two researchers agree, for the purpose of discussion, to use a stipulated definition. One says: “Under this definition, anything meeting condition X belongs to category Y.” The other accepts it.
Deriving a consequence under that definition uses a conceded premise. The agreement does not show that every researcher has accepted the definition.
Always identify who conceded it, in what context, and with what qualifications.