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Verification

the systematic process of monitoring delegated outcomes through structured feedback mechanisms at three distinct layers (signal, sample, and structural audit) to detect failures before they compound and maintain accountability while preserving delegate autonomy

Why This Is a Definition

This definition precisely establishes the genus (systematic monitoring process) and differentia (three-layer structure with specific purposes) of verification, distinguishing it from micromanagement and establishing its role in maintaining accountability while preserving autonomy.