Autonomy cap
The highest action or decision level a workflow may use after all rules are applied.
Definition
The highest action or decision level a workflow may use after all rules are applied.
Practical test
What is the highest decision or action boundary permitted after applying every relevant rule, including the strictest one?
Example
A task may request bounded action, but a rule requiring recommendation-only makes recommend the final cap.
What to record
For autonomy cap to be operational rather than a reassuring label, record the requested level, each rule-imposed limit, and the strictest final level. If those facts cannot be observed or tested, do not treat the term itself as evidence that the workflow is safe.