@Documented @Retention(RUNTIME) @Target(ANNOTATION_TYPE) public @interface Retention
RetentionPolicy.CLASS
. A Retention meta-annotation has effect only if the meta-annotated interface is used directly for annotation. It has no effect if the meta-annotated interface is used as a member interface in another annotation interface.
Modifier and Type | Required Element | Description |
---|---|---|
RetentionPolicy |
value |
Returns the retention policy. |
RetentionPolicy value
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