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For general quantum-like systems we introduce classical representations. We show why these representations do not conflict with the Jauch-Piron no-go theorem for quantum mechanics. Moreover, we are able to impose the Hilbert space structure for these representations.

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Coecke, B., D’Hooghe, B., Valckenborgh, F. (1997). Classical Physical Entities with a Quantum Description. In: Ferrero, M., van der Merwe, A. (eds) New Developments on Fundamental Problems in Quantum Physics. Fundamental Theories of Physics, vol 81. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5886-2_13

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