};

    /**
     * scope relationship function. Used by the graph conflict resolution policies
     *
     * @param scope a scope
     * @return true is supplied scope is an inclusive sub-scope of current one.
     */
    public boolean encloses(ArtifactScopeEnum scope) {
        final ArtifactScopeEnum s = checkScope(scope);

        // system scope is historic only - and simple