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package org.springmodules.validation.util.condition;
/**
* Represents a instantCondition that can be checked against an object.
*
* @author Uri Boness
*/
public interface Condition {
/**
* Returns whether the given object adheres to this condition.
*
* @param object The checked object.
* @return true if the object adheres to this condition, false otherwise.
*/
boolean check(Object object);
/**
* Creates and returns a new condition that represents the logical AND of this condition and the given one.
*
* @param condition The condition to intersect with this condition.
* @return A new condition that represents the logical AND of this condition and the given one.
*/
Condition and(Condition condition);
/**
* Creates and returns a new condition that represents the logical OR of this condition and the given one.
*
* @param condition The condition to unite with this condition.
* @return A new condition that represents the logical OR of this condition and the given one.
*/
Condition or(Condition condition);
}