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    17  package org.apache.log4j.lf5;
    18
    19
    20  /**
    21   * An interface for classes which filters LogRecords.  Implementations
    22   * represent a rule or condition which LogRecords may pass or fail.
    23   * @see LogRecord
    24   *
    25   * @author Richard Wan
    26   */
    27
    28  // Contributed by ThoughtWorks Inc.
    29
    30  public interface LogRecordFilter {
    31    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    32    //   Constants:
    33    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    34
    35    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    36    //   Public Methods:
    37    //--------------------------------------------------------------------------
    38
    39    /**
    40     * @return true if the specified LogRecord satisfies whatever condition
    41     * implementing class tests for.
    42     */
    43    public boolean passes(LogRecord record);
    44
    45  }
    46