irresolution

n 1: doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or

courses of action; "his indecision was only momentary

but the opportunity was lost" [syn: {indecision}, {indecisiveness}]

2: the trait of being irresolute; lacking firmness of purpose

[syn: {irresoluteness}] [ant: {resoluteness}]

SLD resolution

Linear {resolution} with a selection function for definite

sentences. A definite sentence has exactly one positive

literal in each clause and this literal is selected to be

resolved upon, i.e. replaced in the goal clause by the

conjunction of negative literals which form the body of the

clause.

(1995-06-03)