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Referential Integrity
Quick Definition
Constraint ensuring table relationships remain consistent
Full Definition
Constraint ensuring relationships between tables remain consistent via foreign keys.
Examples
foreign keys, cascading deletes, orphan prevention
Related Terms
data-integrity
relational-database
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