The basis for the language GCLA is a generalization of the concept inductive definitions, called partial inductive definitions. The program defines a logic, which is used to make inferences to prove if a query holds or not. This report first presents a short introduction to these ideas. Then, an abstract machine, called GAM, for GCLA is presented; the instructions as well as an introduction to the compiling schema is given together with some examples. The GAM instructions are also presented as transitions in an appendix.
Original report number T89004.