conclusory

con·clu·so·ry | \ kən-ˈklüs-rē

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Definition of conclusory

: consisting of or relating to a conclusion or assertion for which no supporting evidence is offered conclusory allegations

Examples of conclusory in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Plaintiffs offer nothing more than conclusory allegations that the ballot initiative statutes were applied based on content. — Eric Heisig, cleveland.com, "Judge dismisses Secretary of State Frank LaRose from environmental activists’ lawsuit over access to elections ballots," 3 Sep. 2019 The second travel ban came with only a fig leaf of a simplistic and conclusory letter from the attorney general and the secretary of homeland security, a letter so thin the Department of Justice barely mentions it in its filings. — Walter Dellinger, Slate Magazine, "Supreme Court Breakfast Table," 23 June 2017

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“Conclusory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conclusory. Accessed 1 Apr. 2020.

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