====== P1-REQ-13-6-004 ======

[[dido:99_annexes:annex-d-requirements:part-01:start|Return to Part 1 Requirements]]

===== Statement =====

The Conceptual Architecture SHALL distinguish [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:s:semantic|Semantics]] from [[dido:99_annexes:annex-b-terms-and-definitions:i:interpretation|Interpretation]].

===== Source =====

Part 1, Section 13.6: Separation of Concerns Requirements.

===== Rationale =====

Semantics identifies meaning. Interpretation applies meaning within a context, purpose, authority, rule set, or decision process. Treating semantics and interpretation as the same concern obscures the difference between what information means and how a participant, authority, system, or process applies that meaning.

This requirement supports governed interpretation and prevents semantic definitions from being confused with interpretive actions or decisions.

===== Applies To =====

This requirement applies to Semantics and Interpretation references within the Conceptual Architecture.

It applies specifically to:

  * Information meaning
  * Interpretive context
  * Interpretive decisions
  * Semantic definitions
  * Governed interpretation

===== Verification =====

Verification SHALL confirm that the Conceptual Architecture distinguishes Semantics from Interpretation.

Verification activities include review checks confirming that:

  * Semantics references identify meaning
  * Interpretation references identify contextual application of meaning
  * Semantic definitions do not replace interpretive decisions
  * Interpretive material identifies the context or authority involved where relevant

===== Traceability =====

Related source section:

  * [[fxdemo:01-part:13-conceptual-requirements:13-6-separation-of-concerns-requirements]]

Related requirement identifiers:

  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-d-requirements:part-01:p1-req-13-6-001:start]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-d-requirements:part-01:p1-req-13-6-003:start]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-d-requirements:part-01:p1-req-13-6-008:start]]
  * [[dido:99_annexes:annex-d-requirements:part-01:p1-req-13-6-012:start]]

===== Status =====

Draft

----

<WRAP centeralign>
© 2026 Dido Solutions, Inc. and Jackrabbit Consulting, Inc.
</WRAP>