If one or more segments of a given segment definition contain this element indicating a '-' value, rate application is denied upon satisfaction of any one of these segments, so indicated. In event that rate restrictions on two segments of similar definition are satisfied, one segment containing this element indicating a '+' value and the other segment indicating a '-' value, rate application is denied. In other words, a minus takes precedence over a plus.

If one or more segments of a given segment definition contain this element indicating a '+' value, rate application requires satisfaction of the restriction stated on at least one of those segments, so indicated. In the event that rate restrictions on two segments of similar definition are satisfied, one segment containing this element indicating a '+' value and the other segment indicating a '-' value, rate application is denied. In other words, a minus takes precedence over a plus.