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  • 41Rhetorical question — A rhetorical question is a figure of speech in the form of a question posed for its persuasive effect without the expectation of a reply.[1] Rhetorical questions encourage the listener to think about what the (often obvious) answer to the… …

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  • 42Raise a question of privilege — In parliamentary procedure, a motion to raise a question of privilege is a privileged motion that permits a request related to the rights and privileges of the assembly or any of its members to be brought up.[1] Explanation and Use Raise a… …

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  • 43Division of a question — A motion for division of a question, in parliamentary procedure, is used to split a motion into a set of motions. Explanation and Use Division of a question (RONR) Class Incidental motion In order when another has the floor? No Requires second?… …

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  • 44Leading question — In common law systems that rely on testimony by witnesses, a leading question is a question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is looking for. For example, this question is leading:* You were at Duffy s bar on the… …

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  • 45The Lady in Question — Filmdaten Originaltitel The Lady in Question Produktionsland USA …

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  • 46come (or bring) into question — become (or raise) an issue for further consideration or discussion. → question …

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  • 47into question — adverb : up for or subject to discussion in which doubt is cast usually used with bring or call or come bring several of the current beliefs of this sort into question Ralph Linton only natural that all the former systems of classifying ancient… …

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  • 48Objection to the consideration of a question — is a method in parliamentary procedure of preventing a motion from coming before the assembly.[1] It is often used to prevent an embarrassing question from being introduced and debated in the assembly. Explanation and Use Objection to the… …

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  • 49Eastern Question —    A long term problem in European diplomatic affairs, the Eastern Question involved three sets of interrelated issues having to do with the fate of the Ottoman Empire. The first issue was an international one. Could the Ottomans fend off the… …

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  • 50beg the question — means, strictly speaking, to question an unproved assumption that is used as the basis for an argument. For example, to ask ‘why do you listen to that rubbish?’ begs the question when the quality of the music is the point at issue. In general use …

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