On the application of $\forall\mathbf{I}$ rule

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Trying to prove this statement.

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In this example, $\forall\mathbf{I}$ would have two restrictions:

  • a must not occur in any undischarged assumption
  • y must not occur in A(...c...c...)

As I see it, this application is not against those rules. What's the problem, here ?

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In this example, $∀\,\sf I$ would have two restrictions:

  • $a$ must not occur in any undischarged assumption

But, $a$ does occur within $Dba$, on line 3, and that was an undischarged assumption when you tried to use universal introduction on line 4.

Thus that attempt is invalid.