[farmer18th]

His attempt is the best and most complete version of 'argument by dictionary' I have yet seen.

Not even close. The issue touches on public policy--the broader avenue and, hence, the broader definitions. Academy technocrats get angry when they have to use the language of the masses, so perhaps they should just come up with an excuse for eliminating the dialogue of democracy?

[furball4paws]

Getting rid of the masses would also work.