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# posixGID

Returns the POSIX GID of the identity.

```
var posixGID: gid_t { get }
```

## Return Value

The POSIX GID of the group identity.

## Discussion

The POSIX GID is an integer that can identify a group within an identity authority. GIDs are not guaranteed to be unique within an identity authority.

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