Security.java

package com.getperka.flatpack.security;

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import java.security.Principal;

/**
 * An injectable interface that provides access to security policy decisions.
 */
public interface Security {

  /**
   * Determines if the given principal may perform the requested operation on the target.
   */
  boolean may(Principal principal, SecurityTarget target, SecurityAction op);

}