Definition of COND parameter in JCL?

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Definition of COND parameter in JCL?

COND is a condition parameter, consists of 2 sub parameters, 1st - return code from the previous step, 2nd - condition. If COND is true, the step on which COND is coded will be BYPASSED.

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