pragma

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Noun

1. 1
   A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.
2. 2
   In early versions of HTTP, a general header that specifies some implementation-specific directive, to any recipient, and may specify that the HTTP response should not be cached.
3. 3
   A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).