/**
 * Combining Algorithm Interface
 *
 * Defines the contract for policy combining algorithms.
 * Each algorithm implements a different strategy for combining multiple policy results.
 */
import { Decision, PolicyResult } from '../types';
/**
 * Interface for policy combining algorithms
 *
 * Combining algorithms determine the final decision when multiple policies
 * are applicable to a request. Different algorithms have different behaviors
 * for handling conflicts (e.g., when some policies permit and others deny).
 */
export interface ICombiningAlgorithm {
    /**
     * Combine multiple policy results into a single decision
     *
     * @param results - Array of policy evaluation results
     * @returns Final decision (Permit, Deny, NotApplicable, or Indeterminate)
     */
    combine(results: PolicyResult[]): Decision;
    /**
     * Get the name/identifier of this combining algorithm
     */
    getName(): string;
    /**
     * Get a description of how this algorithm works
     */
    getDescription(): string;
}
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