Meanings of practical argument in English

I favor three days, unless anyone has a compelling practical argument otherwise.

He had set aside all sentimental pretexts for retaining Vyse; but a practical argument replaced them.

This practical argument was not without its weight, and had more effect in deciding the officer than a volume of remonstrance.

The abstract theory of nationality must be reinforced by the more practical argument of sterling services rendered to a common cause.

Since the time writing entered the political sphere, the practical argument shifted from the fact, argued and eventually settled, to the record.

There's a solid, practical argument for Labour's proposal, but focusing only on direct outcomes fails to capture the true challenge facing the party.

The whole burden of his practical argument based on the mission of Christ is, the obligation of a religious spirit and of pure morals.

The practical arguments weighed on Hillary, but she remained unwilling to pull the trigger.

Sir, we may be driven to more practical arguments by the scurrilous speeches of the abolitionists.

Dermot could not help saying to Harold, "Didn't I see you applying a few practical arguments?"

Then I should like to pass at once to simpler, and, for unlearned people like myself, more practical arguments.

There were among the Fathers many different types of men, some philosophically inclined, others better able to use practical arguments.