Let \(\le \) be reflexiv, antisymmetric and transitiv relations on some set \(X\). Then \(X\) is called partially ordered and the relation is called partial ordering.

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  • Let \(\mathcal{P}(X)\) be the power set of some set \(X\). Then \(\subseteq\) defines a partial order on \(\mathcal{P}(X)\).

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