# std::auto_ptr<T>::release

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T* release() throw(); |  | (deprecated in C++11) (removed in C++17)

Releases the held pointer. After the call *this holds the null pointer.

### Parameters

(none)

### Return value

get().

### See also

reset | replaces the managed object (public member function)

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