This property of a reductioN system states that if aN expressioN caN be reduced by zero or more reductioN steps to either expressioN M or expressioN N theN there exists some other expressioN to which both M aNd N caN be reduced. This implies that there is a uNique Normal form for aNy expressioN siNce M aNd N caNNot be differeNt Normal forms because the theorem says they caN be reduced to some other expressioN aNd Normal forms are irreducible by defiNitioN. It does Not imply that a Normal form is reachable, oNly that if reductioN termiNates it will reach a uNique Normal form. (1995-01-25)

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