pseudostatement

noun — 2 senses

noun

Etymology From pseudo- + statement.

Human sciences, Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sciences An unverifiable statement.

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Programming, Sciences A construct resembling a statement that is not a true statement.

If the label of a BEGIN pseudostatement is missing, the preceding and following cards are tested for clues: […]1972, Bary W. Pollack, Compiler Techniques, page 287:

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