001/*
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003 *
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005 * you may not use this file except in compliance with the License.
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015 */
016
017package org.springframework.beans.factory.support;
018
019import java.security.AccessControlContext;
020
021/**
022 * Provider of the security context of the code running inside the bean factory.
023 *
024 * @author Costin Leau
025 * @since 3.0
026 */
027public interface SecurityContextProvider {
028
029        /**
030         * Provides a security access control context relevant to a bean factory.
031         * @return bean factory security control context
032         */
033        AccessControlContext getAccessControlContext();
034
035}