On a generalization of transitivity for digraphs

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Abstract

In this paper we investigate the following generalization of transitivity: A digraph D is (m,n)-transitive whenever there is a path of length m from x to y there is a subset of n+1 vertices of these m+1 vertices which contain a path of length n from x to y.

Here we study various properties of (m,n)-transitive digraphs. In particular, (m,1)-transitive tournaments are characterized. Their similarities to transitive tournaments are analyzed and discussed.

Various other results pertaining to (m,1)-transitive digraphs are given.

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Research support by O.N.R. grant 5-33427.