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to beg the question
01
to make it necessary to ask a clear question that has not been answered, usually because something important or unclear has been said or done
Exemple
The sudden change in plans begs the question of why it happened.
Their actions beg the question — what are they trying to hide?
02
to assume something is true without proving it, often using that assumption as part of the reasoning or argument
FormalExemple
Saying the plan will work begs the question that the team is skilled enough.
His comment begs the question that the data is accurate.
