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prax

v. To make libertarian arguments from logical first principles and without reference to actual experience. Especially when arguing that outside experience can not disprove your argument *even in principle*.

Often used by anti-libertarians in a derisive manner.

Derived from "praxeology" as invented by libertarian philosopher Ludwig von Mises.
Your friend was really praxing out when he said that privately owned courts would be more just than democratically governed ones.
by TommSciortino January 25, 2015
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paraxcore

Paraxcore is a form of music, with such bands as PARAMORE, SAY ANYTHING, SENSES FAIL, BOYS LIKE GIRLS, AND PANIC AT THE DISCO, followed closely by bands like FALL OUT BOY.

They wear happy, brightly colored band shirts, from hot topic, khaki shorts, for guys, and girls, cut off jeans, rippedup of course, checkered slip ons, or flats, for girls.

Travel in the hordes, and always are talking.

they are looked down upon by those associated with 'Mallxcore' 'Broxcore' and 'cryxcore'
Christian is so Paraxcore, all he ever does is go to the mall, and drum circle, with the same group of people.
by mallcorekid August 8, 2007
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Praxis

The combining of theory and practice of performance and using it to expand the art.
In performance studies specifically praxis is combining theory and practice making the reaction stronger
by ENC_Editor January 11, 2010
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Praxis

From Ancient Greek πρᾶξις (praksis): action, activity, practice.

In contemporary usage: “I'm going to tell you how to do your shit, and you should listen, because I have a degree in cultural studies.”
A truly liberatory praxis must never fail to neglect the counter revolutionary tendencies of the running dogs of the imperialist petty bourgeoisie, but rather contribute towards the construction of a radically public discourse of revolution.
by mvc October 21, 2012
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Pulling a Prax

Pulling a Prax refers to the unintentional and reflexed movement of Ninja choppin' some punk who sneaks up on you while taking a drink.
Prax: Dude wtf, some guy just sneaked up behind me while I was taking a drink

Alex: What a douche, I hope you pulled a Prax!

Prax: You know it! I was totally Pulling a Prax on his ass!
by Bolton94 May 4, 2011
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lax prax

Bro #1: Ay man, you ready for lax prax after class?
Bro #2: I'm down!
Bro #1: Aight, broooooo.
by Broberg December 3, 2010
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