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19  
20  package org.apache.ws.security.cache;
21  
22  
23  /**
24   * A cache to store (String) identifiers to avoid replay attacks. An example of such an identifier
25   * is a UsernameToken nonce.
26   */
27  public interface ReplayCache {
28      
29      /**
30       * Add the given identifier to the cache. It will be cached for a default amount of time.
31       * @param identifier The identifier to be added
32       */
33      void add(String identifier);
34      
35      /**
36       * Add the given identifier to the cache to be cached for the given time
37       * @param identifier The identifier to be added
38       * @param timeToLive The length of time to cache the Identifier in seconds
39       */
40      void add(String identifier, long timeToLive);
41      
42      /**
43       * Return true if the given identifier is contained in the cache
44       * @param identifier The identifier to check
45       */
46      boolean contains(String identifier);
47      
48  }