AuthorizationRightGet(_:_:)

Declaration

func AuthorizationRightGet(_ rightName: UnsafePointer<CChar>, _ rightDefinition: UnsafeMutablePointer<CFDictionary?>?) -> OSStatus

Parameters

• rightName:

  An ASCII character string representing the right name. Wildcard right names are valid.

• rightDefinition:

  A reference to a dictionary. On return, this points to a dictionary of keys that define the right. Passing nil checks if the right is defined. You should release the memory used by the returned dictionary.

Return Value

A result code. See Authorization Services Result Codes.

Discussion

You do not need an authorization reference to use this function because the policy database is world readable.