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axioms

noun

plural of axiom

as in theories

formal an idea or statement put forth and accepted as true by many people The retired judge recounted the old legal axiom which states that justice and law are not always the same.

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Recent Examples of axioms In other words, in both mathematical and religious uses, an oracle provides answers to problems that could not be resolved within an existing system or set of axioms. — Ambuj Tewari, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 The question fascinated David Hilbert, a renowned mathematician who had devoted much of his life to rebuilding physics on a sturdy foundation of crisp axioms. — Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Yes, the Greeks made remarkable advances in mathematics, but mostly in geometry, which is about solid, stable objects and uses a strict hierarchy of axioms, rules, and procedures—very Platonic. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 So rather than roll those binary axioms up into a conclusion, there is an easier way to judge the scale of the future of AI, even if not its shape. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Spiritual philosopher Alan Watts is mentioned in Past the Veil’s press release, and Lay imbues these axioms with profundity like only the best teachers can. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026 Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026

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Over the decades, as Shakur’s stature grew and evolved, there were flare-ups of media interest and theories but no conclusions or arrests.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Be curious, not judgmental All of the above has unleashed theories about Simmons among fans and, of course, in the online world.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of theories

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The Arab Gulf states, meanwhile, are reworking their security doctrines.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of doctrines

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Representatives Lori Trahan and Jay Obernolte have advanced the FRONTIER Act, which would authorize government intervention against risky models and override some state laws.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
The company notes that schedules may change because of local laws or other requirements.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of laws

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Fire Chief Darin Snedeker said a third station is operating below national staffing standards, affecting the district's ability to respond quickly to emergencies.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
From men wearing pink to push back against the pressures of toxic masculinity to women pushing back against unrealistic body standards, pink has become a color of defiant empathy.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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