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# hasPrefix(_:)

Returns a Boolean value that indicates whether this path begins
with `prefix`.

```
func hasPrefix(_ prefix: USDLayer.Path) -> Bool
```

## Parameters

`prefix`

The candidate prefix path.

## Return Value

`true` if this path is rooted at `prefix`; otherwise, `false`.

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