ACRONYM

ACM

Implementations of formal AC policy such as AC model. Access control mechanisms can be designed to adhere to the properties of the model by machine implementation using protocols, architecture, or formal languages such as program code.

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Jan 06, 2026

Stands for

Access Control MechanismAssociation for Computing MachineryAuthenticated Code Module

Senses

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Implementations of formal AC policy such as AC model. Access control mechanisms can be designed to adhere to the properties of the model by machine implementation using protocols, architecture, or formal languages such as program code.

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