Which of the following definitions uses negative terms in an acceptable way?

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The definition of a bachelor as a man who is unmarried is using negative terms in an acceptable way, as it is simply stating a characteristic that the person does not have (a spouse). The other options (A, B, D, and E) describe something in terms of what it lacks or does not have, which can be confusing or misleading. For example, a pine tree does not have leaves, but it has needles (which could be considered a type of leaf), so the definition is not entirely accurate.

Which of the Following Definitions Uses Negative Terms in an Acceptable