noun
one's opinion; one's argument; one's view
Formal noun used in writing, speeches, or debates to refer to the opinion or argument one has presented. Often used in phrases like 所論を述べる (state one's opinion).
彼は会議で所論を展開した。
He developed his argument at the meeting.
この論文では、筆者の所論が明確に述べられている。
In this paper, the author's opinion is clearly stated.
Compound of 所 (place, point) and 論 (argument, theory). The combination conveys 'the point of one's argument' or 'one's stated opinion'.