Latin. Reduction to the absurd. In logic, disproving an argument by demonstrating that it leads to a ridiculous conclusion. n. reentry The resumption of possession of a parcel of land by one who had formerly possessed it and who reserved the right to resume same when the new holder released it; the right of a landlord to repossess a leased premises after a tenant has defaulted on the terms of its lease. n. referee A quasijudicial master appointed by a court to assist with a specific matter, a...