Meanings of cogent argument in English

A hypothetical simile, like that just cited from Priestley, is not a cogent argument.

And by the soundest commentators this has ever been held a cogent argument in such matters.

It will force politicians to explain it to us and to justify it with cogent argument.

It had been his most cogent argument, and now Bull knew where he'd borrowed it from.

But he never had a gift of cogent argument that would convince any judge or jury.

Despite this, the need for financial balance and perceived requirement for rationalisation has overruled all cogent argument.

And he can sell a policy with a searing line and cogent argument while not scaring voters.

He became well known for his depth of knowledge of the Faith and for his cogent argument.

Opponents meet it by respectful and cogent argument and the mutual behaviour of rival parties never becomes violent.

In my view, this latest outburst is a cogent argument in favour of married clergy (and women priests).

Her name was Joanne O'Riordan and the open letter she wrote to Enda Kenny was itself a cogent argument against the measure.

While it shows that the former president might be hurt by the reinstating of the case, this is not a legally cogent argument.

Juice owner Anthony Keane has perfected a colourful, fruit-filled variant which makes a cogent argument for its elevation to full fledged nouvelle cuisine status.

It argued that the pending NESC Report titled Investment in Ireland provides a cogent argument for the inclusion of small business in the social partnership.

He then presents cogent arguments for voting Yes in the forthcoming referendum.

Presented rational, cogent arguments as to why I'd wither and die in sales.