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  25 
  26 package java.lang;
  27 
  28 import java.lang.annotation.*;
  29 import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.*;
  30 
  31 /**
  32  * A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers
  33  * are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous,
  34  * or because a better alternative exists.  Compilers warn when a
  35  * deprecated program element is used or overridden in non-deprecated code.
  36  *
  37  * <p>Use of the @Deprecated annotation on a local variable
  38  * declaration or on a parameter declaration or a package declaration
  39  * has no effect.
  40  *
  41  * @author  Neal Gafter
  42  * @since 1.5
  43  * @jls 9.6.4.6 @Deprecated
  44  */
  45 @Documented
  46 @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
  47 @Target(value={CONSTRUCTOR, FIELD, LOCAL_VARIABLE, METHOD, PACKAGE, PARAMETER, TYPE})
  48 public @interface Deprecated {
  49 }