LeafClause.java

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 * LeafClause.java
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package no.sesat.search.query;


/** A clause representing a leaf. That is, a term or word in the query string.
 *
 * @version $Id$
 *
 */
public interface LeafClause extends Clause {
    /** Leaf clauses can be specified with a field.
     * For example: "firstname:magnus" gives a LeafClause with term = magnus and field = firstname.
     * @return the field for this Clause.
     **/
    String getField();
}