Relationship

Purpose

A Relationship describes an association between Objects.

Relationships may be used to define the kinds of associations in which an Object may participate or to represent a specific association between Objects.

The Canonical Data Model defines the structure of a Relationship but does not define the available Relationship types.

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Structure

A Relationship consists of:

• id - Identifies the Relationship.
• type - Classifies the Relationship.
• content - Contains the data associated with the Relationship.

The interpretation of content is determined by type.

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Characteristics

• Relationships are independent.
• Relationships may contain any valid data.
• Relationships are immutable.