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Cowper's Theorem

Cowper's Theorem states that the sum of two specific types of logical conditions—called Horn clauses or formulas—is equivalent to a single, combined condition. In logic terms, if each of two conditions guarantees a certain outcome, then their "OR" (meaning either one or the other can happen) is also expressible as a single, logically consistent statement. This theorem helps simplify complex logical expressions by showing that combining certain logical rules results in a cohesive, equivalent condition, which is useful in fields like computer science and formal logic for designing efficient systems and understanding logical relationships.