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Term: TOUT COURT
Definition: Tout court means "simply, without qualification" in French. It is used to describe something that is very brief and does not require any further explanation.
For example, if someone asks you if you like a certain movie and you respond with "yes, tout court," it means that you simply like the movie without any additional comments or explanations.
Definition: tout court (too koor), adv. [French “simply, without qualification”] Very briefly; without explanation.
These examples illustrate the use of "tout court" to indicate a brief and straightforward rejection or response without any further explanation or qualification.