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Protected Constructors

Question:
Can a constructor in Java be declared as protected?

Answer:
Yes, Java constructors can be declared as protected. You will usually declare protected constructors when you do not intend for a class tobe directly instantiated, but rather for its subclasses to inherit its base functionality. This is often done with abstract classes.

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