This file is eval.def, from which is created eval.c.
It implements the builtin "eval" in Bash.
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$PRODUCES eval.c
$BUILTIN eval
$FUNCTION eval_builtin
$SHORT_DOC eval [arg ...]
-Read ARGs as input to the shell and execute the resulting command(s).
+Execute arguments as a shell command.
+
+Combine ARGs into a single string, use the result as input to the shell,
+and execute the resulting commands.
+
+Exit Status:
+Returns exit status of command or success if command is null.
$END
#include <config.h>
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