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Definition of pros and cons

1 : arguments for and against —often + of Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan.
2 : good points and bad points Each technology has its pros and cons.

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“Pros and cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pros%20and%20cons. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.

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