javax.persistence

## Annotation Type Temporal

-     @Target(value={METHOD,FIELD})
      @Retention(value=RUNTIME)
      public @interface Temporal

  This annotation must be specified for persistent fields or properties of type `java.util.Date` and `java.util.Calendar`. It may only be specified for fields or properties of these types.

  The `Temporal` annotation may be used in conjunction with the `Basic` annotation, the `Id` annotation, or the `ElementCollection` annotation (when the element collection value is of such a temporal type.

           Example:

           @Temporal(DATE)
           protected java.util.Date endDate;

  Since:
    Java Persistence 1.0

- - ### Required Element Summary

    Required Elements
    Modifier and Type | Required Element and Description
    --- | ---
    `TemporalType` | `value` The type used in mapping `java.util.Date` or `java.util.Calendar`.

- - ### Element Detail

    - #### value

          public abstract TemporalType value

      The type used in mapping `java.util.Date` or `java.util.Calendar`.

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