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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
Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
One may argue that a more fundamental theory (with more complete axioms) could decide the question, but the final theory should not have undecidable statements.
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Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
Each starts from its own axioms, and those axioms can be diametrically opposed.
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Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2026
One may argue that a more fundamental theory (with more complete axioms) could decide the question, but the final theory should not have undecidable statements.
—
Quanta Magazine,
18 May 2026
Each starts from its own axioms, and those axioms can be diametrically opposed.
—
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axioms
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Now, a wave of new theories offers tantalizing solutions — but which ones portray reality is an open question.
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His theories have won praise in UFO circles but often put him in conflict with academic peers.
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Assayas’s aesthetic is too genteel to even imagine the specifics of loathsome doctrines.
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The democratization of drone warfare complicates traditional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, requiring new doctrines, technologies, and legislative frameworks to confront the evolving threat landscape.
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They were reportedly convicted of violating local morality laws under an Islamic Sharia court in Indonesia’s conservative Aceh province.
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The agencies also encouraged states with price-gouging statutes to determine whether enforcement actions are warranted under those laws.
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The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
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If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
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“Axioms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axioms. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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