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Solve the following problem using Python, implementing the functions described below, one line at a time
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Description:
 def predicate(self, *args, **kwargs):
 """the default predicate for Support Classifiers invokes any derivied _predicate function, trapping any exceptions raised in the process. We are obligated to catch these exceptions to give subsequent rules the opportunity to act. An error during the predicate application is a failure of the rule, not a failure of the classification system itself """

        try:
            return self._predicate(*args, **kwargs)
        except Exception, x:
            self.config.logger.debug(
                'Rule %s predicicate failed because of "%s"',
                to_str(self.__class__),
                x,
                exc_info=True
            )
            return False