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Term: 
Relation
Quote: 

A relation is precisely defined as a fact about several subjects. A fact is an element of truth expressible as a proposition.

Source: 
Peirce, C. S. (1893). Book II. Division I. Part 2. Logic of Relatives. Chapter XII. The Algebra of Relatives. MS [R] 418.
References: 
MS [R] 418:354
Date of Quote: 
1893
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