Proposition assumed to be true Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 11, 2023 · 11-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 11, 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 11, 2023 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
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