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package javolution.util.function;
/**
* A functional interface to support the comparison of objects
* for equality.
*
* @param the type of objects that may be compared for equality or order.
*
* @author Jean-Marie Dautelle
* @version 6.0, July 21, 2013
* @see Equalities
*/
public interface EqualityComparer {
/**
* Indicates if the specified objects can be considered equal.
*
* @param left the first object (or null).
* @param right the second object (or null).
* @return true if both objects are considered equal;
* false otherwise.
*/
boolean equal(T left, T right);
}