UML14 — Change 'Part' to 'Role.

In the UML 1 specification, "every time a word coinciding with the name of some construct in UML is used, that construct is referenced." [UML 1 2.3.4]

In the UML 2 specification, the word, 'part,' is used both to mean a Part and with its ordinary meaning.

This is an example of a recurrent problem in the specification: words that name UML 2 concepts are used both to refer to that concept, or an instance of that concept, and with their ordinary meaning. The rule of the UML 1 specification needs to be both stated and carefully followed.
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Suggested resolution: Change 'Part' to 'Role.' This permits the use of 'part' to mean part. Add the rule of the UML 1 specification. Carefully follow that rule.

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