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Asked: 2026-05-19T17:31:52+00:00

Besides inside a method/constructor body? Also, is there something that can be returned by

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Besides inside a method/constructor body?

Also, is there something that can be returned by a constructor? Or can I only use “return;” without any Expression following it?

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    In Java, where can a return statement appear? Besides inside a method/constructor body?

    Only in a constructor or method:

    JLS – http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jls/second_edition/html/statements.doc.html#6767

    A return statement returns control to the invoker of a method (§8.4, §15.12) or constructor (§8.8, §15.9).

    Also, is there something that can be returned by a constructor?

    No

    JLS – http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jls/second_edition/html/statements.doc.html#6767

    A return statement with an Expression must be contained in a method declaration that is declared to return a value (§8.4) or a compile-time error occurs.

    Or can I only use “return;” without any Expression following it?

    Yes

    JLS – http://java.sun.com/docs/books/jls/second_edition/html/statements.doc.html#6767

    A return statement with no Expression must be contained in the body of a method that is declared, using the keyword void, not to return any value (§8.4), or in the body of a constructor (§8.8)

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