<dterm>

Defined term

Identifies a term and the term's definition within the glossary.

Syntax. 

   <glossary>



     <dterm>first term

     definition of first term

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       .

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     <dterm>Nth term

     definition of Nth term

This element is used within the <glossary> section.

The name of the term follows the <dterm> tag and appears on the same line. The term's definition begins on the line following the <dterm> tag.

An end tag is not required.

Example.  The following markup defines the first two words in a glossary:

   <glossary>



   <dterm>ex libris

   From the books. Used before the owner's name on bookplates.



   <dterm>key word

   A word exemplifying the meaning or value of a letter or symbol.

See Also.