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 *
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 * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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package org.kuali.rice.kew.rule;

/**
 * A Rule wraps a rule definition (RuleBaseValues) and exposes it as a {@link RuleExpression}.
 * 'Rule' is defined as an interface to make the contract in the system clear and independent of implementation.
 * @see RuleBaseValues
 * @see RuleExpression
 * @author Kuali Rice Team (rice.collab@kuali.org)
 */
public interface Rule extends RuleExpression {
    /**
     * @return the rule definition this rule is associated with
     */
    public org.kuali.rice.kew.api.rule.RuleContract getDefinition();
}
