"An empty set exists," e.g (5)

I believe the answer is:

axiom

(Other definitions for axiom that I've seen before include "Accepted general truth or principle" , "Dictum" , "Generally accepted principle" , "that goes without saying" , "Truth assumed to be self-evident" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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