Basis of an argument Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. take something as preexisting and given
2. furnish with a preface or introduction
(noun)
1. a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ARGUMENT (noun)
1. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
2. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
BASIS (noun)
1. the most important or necessary part of something
2. a relation that provides the foundation for something

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