integrity constraint

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integrity constraint - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  integrity constraint
  
     <database> A constraint (rule) that must remain true for a
     database to preserve integrity.  Integrity constraints are
     specified at database creation time and enforced by the
     database management system.
  
     Examples from a genealogical database would be that every
     individual must be their parent's child or that they can have
     no more than two natural parents.
  
     (1995-11-11)