Protasis

[prɒtәsis]

(n.) A proposition; a maxim.

(n.) The introductory or subordinate member of a sentence, generally of a conditional sentence; -- opposed to apodosis. See Apodosis.

(n.) The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.

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n. (rhet.) the first part of a conditional sentence—opp. to Apodosis: the first part of a dramatic composition.—adj. Protat′ic.

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