conclusory

adjective

con·clu·so·ry | \ kən-ˈklüs-rē

, -ˈklü-sə- \

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 In its view, Domen’s allegations of bad faith were too conclusory to survive a motion to dismiss. — Jack Greiner, The Enquirer, "Strictly Legal: Section 230 is alive and well," 17 Mar. 2021 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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