##  [Noetherian Induction](/noetherian-induction) 

  ##  [Noetherian Induction](https://puremath.quantumdictionary.io/noetherian-induction-0) 

  

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Definition

A proof technique that establishes a property for all elements of a partially ordered set that satisfies the ascending chain condition (Noetherian): assume a counterexample exists, choose a minimal counterexample with respect to the order, and derive a contradiction by reducing to strictly smaller elements.

 

 

 

 

 





 

 



 ##  [Noetherian Induction](https://algebra.quantumdictionary.io/noetherian-induction-1) 

  

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Definition

A form of well-founded induction applicable to Noetherian partially ordered sets: to prove a property P holds for all elements, assume P holds for all strictly smaller elements and deduce P for an arbitrary element, relying on the absence of infinite strictly descending chains.