Not empirically derived

• Based on theoretical deduction
• Like some reasoning
• Derived by logic, without observed facts (Latin)
• Formed in advance
• Religious leader engaged in excellent form of reasoning
• Based on logic, not fact
• Presumptive
• Article by monk, one deduced
• Taken at face value

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adv. (alternative form of a priori English)