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title: Expression syntax for Directory String
description: Values of this syntax hold either an LDAP directory string value, or a configuration expression that evaluates to an LDAP directory string value.
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# Expression syntax for Directory String

Values of this syntax hold either an LDAP directory string value, or a configuration expression that evaluates to an LDAP directory string value.

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| ------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| *OID*         | 1.3.6.1.4.1.36733.2.1.3.3.15           |
| *Description* | Expression syntax for Directory String |
| *Origin*      | OpenDJ Directory Server                |