/**
 * Utility functions for getting ancestor elements.
 * These can be used for selecting ancestors whether or not
 * there are shadow roots in-between.
 *
 * @module
 */
/**
 * Returns the parent node of a given element or shadow root.
 * This function is necessary because shadow roots have no
 * parents but instead have hosts which may have them.
 *
 * @example
 *
 * @param node
 * @returns
 */
export declare function parent(node: Element | ShadowRoot): Element;
/**
 * Returns the first ancestor that matches the specified selector.
 * This function treates the host of a shadow root as its parent.
 *
 * @example
 *
 *
 * @param element
 * @param selector
 */
export declare function selectParent(element: Element, selector: string): Element;