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    Hi, I am new to Java. Could anyone explain me why 'protected' classes (top-level or outer) are not allowed?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jithu View Post
    Hi, I am new to Java. Could anyone explain me why 'protected' classes (top-level or outer) are not allowed?
    Think of it: what would the meaning be of a top level protected class be? Protected w.r.t what? There is no enclosing class.

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