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In [[object-oriented programming]], '''association''' defines a relationship between classes of objects that allows one object instance to cause another to perform an action on its behalf. This relationship is [[Unified Modeling Language#Structure diagrams|structural]], because it specifies that objects of one kind are connected to objects of another and does not represent [[Unified Modeling Language#Behavior diagrams|behaviour]].

[[Image:Association.JPG|thumb|'''Top:''' A bidirectional association<br/>'''Middle:''' An association is bidirectional, although it may be limited to just one direction by adorning some end with an arrowhead pointing to the direction of traversal.<br/>'''Bottom:''' Association is prohibited]]

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