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context
A specific circumstance, time or world.
perspective
A specific viewpoint from an individual or group
scenario motions
Debates that place a Debate in a specific context and require the Teams to debate from that context and/or within a specific perspective in such a context.
hypothetical
Theoretical subject that is not necessarily real or true.
historical placement
When the debate is placed not necessarily in a hypothetical but a historical scenario.
specificity
Detailing why this specific perspective or actor best addresses the motion in the debate.
burden of proof
What needs to be proved in order to win the Debate
relatable reality
Enabling more understanding through use of relevant and real examples
principled arguments
Arguments that primarily address whether or not something is the right thing to do.
practical arguments
Arguments that primarily address the results or consequences of a motion.
process
How exactly the policy will be done. (1 of the 5 Ps of a Model)
punishment
Consequences for not abiding by the Policy
precedent
Similar examples to the Policy that show the Policy is reasonable and feasible
product progress
Improvements (If necessary) to other problems/projects that are related to the Policy
preclusion
What is the Policy not trying to achieve
analogy / analogus
A hypothetical example aimed at illustrating how 2 different examples are similar in principle.
acquisitive crime
A crime committed in attempt to get sustenance like food and shelter.
criminal justice system
The framework of Laws, Judges, Lawyers and Courts that governs the process of applying the law to
determine consequences like imprisonment when crime is commitment.
the state
A body of Government appointed by the people
turning/flipping arguments
Using the logic of your Opponents arguments against your opponent in favour of your team.
counterfactual
The opposite conclusion of a particular argument like “This Policy is beneficial” vs “This policy is detrimental/harmful”