{"id":"lexicographic-hhmm-is-chronological","text":"Comparing `\"HH:MM\"` strings with `<=` produces correct chronological ordering because the format is fixed-width and zero-padded; this breaks if the input is not zero-padded (e.g., `\"9:30\"` instead of `\"09:30\"`).","truth_value":"IN","source":"entries/2026/06/06/determine-if-two-events-have-conflict-solution.md","source_url":"","source_hash":"","justifications":[],"dependents":[],"metadata":{},"created_at":"","updated_at":"","reviewed_at":"","verified_at":"","retracted_at":"","explanation":{"steps":[{"node":"lexicographic-hhmm-is-chronological","truth_value":"IN","reason":"premise"}]}}