(1):
(n.) The introductory or subordinate member of a sentence, generally of a conditional sentence; - opposed to apodosis. See Apodosis.
(2):
(n.) The first part of a drama, of a poem, or the like; the introduction; opposed to epitasis.
(3):
(n.) A proposition; a maxim.
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