The following verbs are used throughout this document in accordance with the implication and context shown. These terms were taken from
BS 0. Reference accessed January 2016
Verb |
Implication |
Context |
---|---|---|
Must |
An absolute requirement |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 DEC-Addresses or DEC-NSG document implementation requirement. |
Shall |
An absolute requirement |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 standard requirement. |
Should |
A recommendation |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 standard or a DEC- Addresses or DEC-NSG document implementation recommendation. A particular item may be ignored, but the full implications shall be understood and carefully weighed beforehand. |
May |
Permission |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 standard or a DEC- Addresses or DEC-NSG document implementation permission. |
Can |
Possibility or capability |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 standard or a DEC- Addresses or DEC-NSG document implementation information. |
Is |
Description |
BS 7666-1:2006 and BS 7666-2:2006 standard or a DEC- Addresses or DEC-NSG document implementation description. |