deontic
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deontic (diːˈɒntɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| logic | |
| a. of or relating to such ethical concepts as obligation and permissibility | |
| b. designating the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of these concepts | |
| [C19: from Greek deon duty, from impersonal dei it behoves, it is binding] | |
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Deontic
is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
| the offspring of a zebra and a donkey. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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The specification language used is based on a convenient extension of deontic logic.
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