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5. Theory of Logic / F. Referring in Logic / 2. Descriptions / b. Definite descriptions
Plural definite descriptions pick out the largest class of things that fit the description [Hossack]
     Full Idea: If we extend the power of language with plural definite descriptions, these would pick out the largest class of things that fit the description.
     From: Keith Hossack (Plurals and Complexes [2000], 3)