In logic he had been taught to reach an acceptable conclusion by revising the steps which led to it.

This includes debate and negotiation, which are concerned with reaching mutually acceptable conclusions.

It was up to him to find an acceptable conclusion.

He was informed that since all three were co-defendants, this was not an acceptable conclusion.

He said the court rendered far-reaching and yet widely acceptable conclusions "on some of the most divisive and difficult legal issues of the day."

Some philosophers, however, find this an acceptable conclusion.

The case was settled in April 2007 with a "mutually acceptable" conclusion, which remained confidential.

South Korea has attempted to play a middle role, encouraging all parties to reach an acceptable conclusion without animosity.

In the Simpson case, it is possible that no number of cold facts can lead to an acceptable conclusion.

They want an acceptable conclusion, as do I. But I refuse to agree to any settlement that would send the wrong message.