| Keyword |
Interpretation |
| MUST |
The item/approach is mandatory. |
| MUST NOT |
This item/approach must be excluded from use. |
| SHOULD |
Valid reasons to deviate from the item may exist in particular circumstances, but the full implications need to be considered before choosing this course. |
| SHOULD NOT |
Valid reasons to implement the item may exist in particular circumstances, but the full implications need to be considered before choosing this course. |
| RECOMMENDS/ RECOMMENDED |
The specified action is regarded as being best practice in context of the Style Guide and Logo Policy and preferred but not mandatory. |
| PREFERRED |
The specified action is preferred but not mandatory. |
| FLEXIBLE |
The item/approach had been designed to support the mandatory elements, but is optional in application. |
