16.3. Definite Assignment and Parameters
• A formal parameter V of a method or constructor (§8.4.1, §8.8.1) is definitely assigned (and moreover is not definitely unassigned) before the body of the method or constructor.
• An exception parameter V of a catch clause (§14.20) is definitely assigned (and moreover is not definitely unassigned) before the body of the catch clause.
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