A class that applies a set of ACLs to interfaces specifying, for each interface, the precedence order of the ACL with respect to other ACLs applied to the same interface and, for each ACL, the action to take for a packet that matches a permit ACE in that ACL. Interfaces are specified abstractly in terms of interface roles. This class may contain ACLs that specify different types of traffic classification (e.g., IP ACLs and IEEE 802 ACLs defined in their respective definition tables). An ACL is identified by its class and instance within that class. An ACL association is formed when ACLs apply to the same interfaces, as determined by the specified interface role and direction. ACL evaluation precedence within an association is determined by the precedence attribute.