"Since" is a conclusion indicator.

Name: "Since" is a conclusion indicator.
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"Since" typically signals a premise and not a conclusion. It is a premise indicator. Consider how it works in the following argument: "Since either John or Jill stole the artifact and Jill could not have since she was with me, it must be the case that John stole it." Both uses of "since" indicate reasons for believing other claims.

"Since" Is a Conclusion Indicator