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# local reference(+Name)

Creates a named reference called Name.

Name
  An atom.

### This built-in predicate is obsolete!

## Description

This creates a named reference with the atomic name Name and an initial value of 0. This form is deprecated, please use the equivalent

            local reference(Name, 0).

### Modes and Determinism

- reference(+) is det

### Exceptions

(4) instantiation fault
  Name is not instantiated.
(5) type error
  Name is not an atom.

## Examples

## See Also

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