Gustav is giving a speech on abortion. He feels it is important to define the word life, as it is central to his speech. Gustav says, "Life is defined as the moment a heart starts beating, which is just 22 days after conception." Since this is not a dictionary definition but a meaning often cited by one side of the abortion debate, Gustav is using a ________ meaning for life.

A. synonymous
B. symbolic
C. connotative
D. denotative

Answer: C

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