01 n. A proposition; a maxim.
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A proposition; a maxim.
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The introductory or subordinate member of a sentence, generally of a conditional sentence; -- opposed to apodosis. See Apodosis.(Gram.) See: Apodosis
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The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.