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A '''deduction''' in [[formal logic]] is a conclusion drawn from premises or facts. Such a deduction is said to "follow" from previously stated propositions via certain logical rules.
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A '''deduction''' in [[formal logic]] is a way of proving a proposition. It is used most often in geometry, but also has its place in philosophy and law. Sadly, it is often left out of ideology and even science.
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When a conclusion is inferred from premises or facts, it is said to "follow" from previously stated propositions via certain logical rules.
    
The most famous rule goes as follows:
 
The most famous rule goes as follows:
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