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package javax.annotation;
import java.lang.annotation.Documented;
import java.lang.annotation.Retention;
import java.lang.annotation.RetentionPolicy;
import javax.annotation.meta.TypeQualifierNickname;
import javax.annotation.meta.When;
/**
* This annotation is used to denote String values that are tainted, i.e. may come
* from untrusted sources without proper validation.
*
* For example, this annotation should be used on the String value which
* represents raw input received from the web form.
*
* When this annotation is applied to a method it applies to the method return value.
*
* @see Untainted
*/
@Documented
@TypeQualifierNickname
@Untainted(when = When.MAYBE)
@Retention(RetentionPolicy.RUNTIME)
public @interface Tainted {
}