talking point

Noun

 * 1) A specific topic raised in a conversation or argument which is intended as a basis for further discussion, especially one which represents a point of view.
 * 2) * 1908, J. W. Jenks, "The Principles of Government Control of Business," American Economic Association Quarterly, 3rd series, vol. 9, no. 1, p. 3:
 * Such an expression ["natural rights"] is, of course, an excellent talking point as a basis for argument to convince people, and perhaps through them to change the opinion of the government.
 * 1) * 2002, Elizabeth Foyster, "Creating a Veil of Silence? Politeness and Marital Violence in the English Household," Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, 6th series, vol. 12, p. 399:
 * First, it will be demonstrated that marital violence continued to be a talking point within polite society.
 * 1) * 2002, Elizabeth Foyster, "Creating a Veil of Silence? Politeness and Marital Violence in the English Household," Transactions of the Royal Historical Society, 6th series, vol. 12, p. 399:
 * First, it will be demonstrated that marital violence continued to be a talking point within polite society.

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