Axiom of Comprehension
An {axiom schema} of {set theory} which states:
if P(x) is a {property} then
{x : P}
is a set. I.e. all the things with some property form a set.
Acceptance of this axiom leads to {Russell's Paradox} which is
why {Zermelo set theory} replaces it with a restricted form.
(1995-03-31)