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If a Persuasive Definition Is Employed in the Following Dialog

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If a persuasive definition is employed in the following dialog, explain its weakness in terms of the six criteria for definitions; if it is instead a merely verbal dispute, identify the word or phrase that has a double meaning, and provide a definition for both meanings.
Chris: Do you think men and women should have equal rights?
Sue: Yes. Why do you ask?
Chris: Well, someone had told me you were not a feminist, but I'm glad to find out you are.
Sue: But I'm not a feminist. "Feminist" just means a man-hater who wants women to rule the world.

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