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Pre-commitment structure
an architectural system or environmental modification that removes or increases friction around a boundary violation, making the boundary enforceable through structural constraints rather than relying on willpower or in-the-moment resolve
Why This Is a Definition
This definition establishes the precise semantic boundary of 'pre-commitment structure' by identifying its genus (architectural system/environmental modification) and differentia (removes or increases friction, makes boundary enforceable through structure rather than willpower). It distinguishes it from mere intention and connects it to the enforcement hierarchy described in the lesson.
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