suppose

suppose A (H)

Synopsis:

suppose term ( id )

Pre-condition:

The conclusion of the sequent to prove must be an implication.

Action:

It applies the right introduction rule for the implication, closing the current sequent (in Natural Deduction this corresponds to the introduction rule for the implication).

New sequents to prove:

It opens a new sequent to prove the consequent of the implication adding the antecedent A to the hypotheses. The name of the new hypothesis is H.