pragma

noun3

1. •
   A compiler directive; data embedded in source code by programmers to indicate some intention to a compiler.

   • This pragma stops the compiler from generating those warnings we don't care about.
2. •
   (Internet) In early versions of HTTP, a general header that specifies some implementation-specific directive, to any recipient, and may specify that the HTTP response should not be cached.

   • It is not possible to specify a pragma for a specific recipient; however, any pragma directive not relevant to a recipient should be ignored by that recipient. — 1996
3. •
   A practical thing or action, as opposed to theory or belief (dogma).

   • At any given minute, we must choose between habitual action and thoughtful action, between Dogma and Pragma. — 1939