 ##  [Decision Procedure](/decision-procedure) 

  ##  [Decision Procedure](https://mathlogic.quantumdictionary.io/decision-procedure-0) 

  
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**Mathematics &amp; Logic Dictionary**

 
Definition

A deterministic algorithm or mechanism that, for every input formula in a specified logical theory or fragment, terminates and correctly declares whether the formula is satisfiable (or belongs to the theory) according to soundness and completeness guarantees for that fragment.