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Definition beg the question in American English

beg the question phrase

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1

to make you want to know the answer to a particular question

Example

If she got caught stealing money and she's still here, it begs the question: What would she have to do to get fired?

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2

to discuss a problem, issue, or fact as if it definitely exists, even though it may not exist

Example

The whole idea of a Patients' Bill of Rights begs the question that the government should be involved in the first place.

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Definition beg the question in American English