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package java.lang;

import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;

/**
 * Annotation type used to mark program elements that should no longer be used
 * by programmers. Compilers produce a warning if a deprecated program element
 * is used.
 *
 * @since 1.5
 */
@Documented
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
public @interface Deprecated {
}