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package groovy.lang;

/**
 * An interface for MetaClass instances that "adapt" other MetaClass instances such as a proxy or
 * delegating MetaClass.
 *
 * @author Graeme Rocher
 * @since 1.5
 */
public interface AdaptingMetaClass extends MetaClass {

    /**
     * Returns the MetaClass that this adapter adapts
     *
     * @return The MetaClass instance
     */
    MetaClass getAdaptee();

    /**
     * Sets the MetaClass adapted by this MetaClass
     *
     * @param metaClass The MetaClass to adapt
     */
    void setAdaptee(MetaClass metaClass);
}