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vicious circle 1. Logic a. a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is inferred from premises the truth of which cannot be established independently of that conclusion b. an explanation given in terms that cannot be understood independently of that which was to be explained c. a situation in which some statement is shown to entail its negation and vice versa, as this statement is false is true only if false and false only if true 2. Med a condition in which one disease or disorder causes another, which in turn aggravates the first condition How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Stressing that discrimination has been severely underplayed rather than regarded as a primary cause of African American unemployment, President Reagan's Conservative Fiscal Policy decries America's failure to break a vicious cycle of poverty, crime, and unemployment among African Americans and meticulously dissectes what did not work for the benefit of future efforts to combat this social problem. Attention to historical detail and dialogue distinguish this powerful saga about breaking out of the vicious cycle of abuse. It is about accomplishing a dream that has been lost so long to a vicious cycle of violence. |
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