Mathematical truth (5)

I believe the answer is:

axiom

(Other definitions for axiom that I've seen before include "Dictum" , "It's taken for granted" , "Self-evident statement" , "Universal principle" , "Adage" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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