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Interpretive false neighbor

A term, entity, page, claim, or source that appears close to another element but would create a false representation if merged with it.

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SectionGlossary
Classificationnormative
CodeIG-054
Statuscanonical
Date2026-07-06

An interpretive false neighbor is a machine-governance risk. The correct behavior is to preserve the boundary, explain the distinction, or abstain from merging when support is insufficient.

Boundary

This term is part of the public doctrine vocabulary. It defines a boundary for interpretation and does not disclose private execution logic.