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type: "term"
title: "Axiom"
description: "A foundational premise that defines what terms mean and what kinds of statements are allowed in TLCTC."
resource: "tlctc:term:axiom"
tags:
  - "glossary"
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# Axiom

A foundational premise that defines what terms mean and what kinds of statements are allowed in TLCTC. Axioms are non-negotiable constraints on interpretation that force methodological consequence and prevent logical shortcuts and category errors. These foundational principles must be accepted to validate and effectively use the TLCTC framework. TLCTC defines ten axioms organized into four groups: Scope (I–II), Separation (III–V), Classification (VI–VIII), and Sequence (IX–X).

**Reference:** §2 (Axioms and Assumptions)

**Related reading:** [End of Semantic Diffusion — Kuhn & TLCTC](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-semantic-diffusion.html), [Logical foundations of TLCTC](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-logical-foundation.html), [Why exactly ten? — TLCTC architecture](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-why10-explainer.html), [10×10×10 — fun fact about TLCTC](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-10x10x10-fun-fact.html), [Why TLCTC does not need the "Hazard"](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-hazard-omission.html), [The Control Fixation Reflex](https://www.tlctc.net/control-fixation-reflex.html), [Understanding cyber threats — a common language](https://www.tlctc.net/tlctc-executive-summary.html)




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