Sentence examples for given to the proposition from inspiring English sources

Some constitutional experts predict that, despite all the attention given to the Proposition 8 lawsuit, a DOMA case is likely to be the first vehicle to present the Justices with the same-sex marriage question.

This is a little table-turning on the calls by some No on 8 supporters for a boycott of businesses that gave to the proposition.

Or perhaps it is a virtue of a credence in a particular proposition if it matches the degree of support given to that proposition by the agent's current total evidence.

As has been shown, probabilis or verisimilis were predicates for the qualitative support a body of evidence gave to the truth of a proposition or the fittingness of a sign.

Dogma is the name given to a proposition that is proclaimed with all possible solemnity either by the Roman pontiff or by an ecumenical council.

This, in turn, has given rise to the proposition that 'vascular risk factors are also risk factors for AD'.

There are the many particles, words that "…signify the connexion that the Mind gives to Ideas, or Propositions, one with another" (II., 7. 1. p. 471).

Given that Locke's aim, above all, is to discuss what degree of assent we should give to various religious propositions, the older conception of probability very likely serves his purposes best.

He gave his life to the proposition that there was nothing an American couldn't accomplish if he marshaled his energy and talents.

Next week he will inaugurate a new bout of direct talks between Israel and the Palestinians, chaperoned by Egypt's president and Jordan's king (see article).Mr Obama has had his failures, but this record of effort should at least give the lie to the proposition that he is neglecting America's interests in the world or shirking its unique responsibilities.

Makinsky decided to take the job after democratically inviting the guests at a dinner party he was giving to vote for or against the proposition.