Jonah explained that computer hacking was a relatively recent term; the word hack was originally defined as “a person hired to do routine work.” The term computer hacker did not come into play until the mid-1980s. What type of definition was Jonah using?

a. definition by etymology.
b. definition by authority.
c. definition by negation.
d. definition by specific examples.

Answer: a

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