Accidents do not have incomplete definitions because they can be defined without a subject
Negation: Accidents have incomplete definitions because they cannot be defined without a subject 1 0 2
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If it is true that...
Different grades of perfection in participated forms or natures diversify the species 1 0 2and
Essence exists in substances composed of matter and form, where existence is both received and limited 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Accidents have incomplete definitions because they cannot be defined without a subject 1 0 2Citations
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