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  25 
  26 package java.lang;
  27 
  28 import java.lang.annotation.*;
  29 
  30 /**
  31  * A program element annotated @Deprecated is one that programmers
  32  * are discouraged from using, typically because it is dangerous,
  33  * or because a better alternative exists.  Compilers warn when a
  34  * deprecated program element is used or overridden in non-deprecated code.
  35  *
  36  * @author  Neal Gafter
  37  * @since 1.5
  38  */
  39 @Documented
  40 @Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
  41 public @interface Deprecated {
  42 }