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Lemmata

Pl. lem·mas or lem·ma·ta (lm-t)

1. A subsidiary proposition assumed to be valid and used to demonstrate a principal proposition.

2. A theme, argument, or subject indicated in a title.

3. A word or phrase treated in a glossary or similar listing.

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