Redundancy rules

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faryan

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What does it mean that 'If...then...' is a usual format of redundancy rules? I need an example.
 
If it rains, then I will take an umbrella.
If it rains, I will take an umbrella.

There's no difference in meaning between the two, so then serves no purpose- it's redundant.
 
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