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package javax.annotation;

import java.lang.annotation.*;
import static java.lang.annotation.ElementType.*;
import static java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy.*;

The Priority annotation can be applied to classes 
or parameters to indicate in what order they should be used.  
The effect of using the Priority annotation in
any particular instance is defined by other specifications that 
define the use of a specific class.

For example, the Interceptors specification defines the use of
priorities on interceptors to control the order in which
interceptors are called.

Priority values should generally be non-negative, with negative values
reserved for special meanings such as "undefined" or "not specified".
A specification that defines use of the Priority annotation may define
the range of allowed priorities and any priority values with special
meaning.
Since:
Common Annotations 1.2/**
 * The <code>Priority</code> annotation can be applied to classes 
 * or parameters to indicate in what order they should be used.  
 * The effect of using the <code>Priority</code> annotation in
 * any particular instance is defined by other specifications that 
 * define the use of a specific class.
 * <p>
 * For example, the Interceptors specification defines the use of
 * priorities on interceptors to control the order in which
 * interceptors are called.</p>
 * <p>
 * Priority values should generally be non-negative, with negative values
 * reserved for special meanings such as "undefined" or "not specified".
 * A specification that defines use of the <code>Priority</code> annotation may define
 * the range of allowed priorities and any priority values with special
 * meaning.</p>
 *
 * @since Common Annotations 1.2
 */
@Target({TYPE,PARAMETER})
@Retention(RUNTIME)
@Documented
public @interface Priority {
    
The priority value.
/**
     * The priority value.
     */
    int value();
}