Warrant

  • Date 2022-07-25

General Definition: In debate, the logical justification for why a claim is true, including examples, logic, studies, data, or expert opinion. See also “Evidence” and “Justification“.

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate: Not a commonly used phrase in WSD, although warranting is required for all arguments.
  • British Parliamentary: Not a commonly used phrase in BP, although warranting is required for all arguments.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a commonly used phrase in CNDF, although warranting is required for all arguments.