Clause (logic)

In logic, a clause is a fundamental component used primarily in propositional logic and in predicate logic. It typically refers to a disjunction of literals that can be used in logical reasoning and inference processes. Here are some key points about clauses: 1. **Structure**: A clause is a disjunction of one or more literals. A literal is either a variable (e.g., \( P \)) or the negation of a variable (e.g., \( \neg P \)).