Maximal ideal
= Maximal ideal
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A proper ideal $\mathfrak m$ of a commutative ring $R$ is maximal when no proper ideal lies strictly between $\mathfrak m$ and $R$. Equivalently, $R/\mathfrak m$ is a field.
= Maximal ideal
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A proper ideal $\mathfrak m$ of a commutative ring $R$ is maximal when no proper ideal lies strictly between $\mathfrak m$ and $R$. Equivalently, $R/\mathfrak m$ is a field.