Compiler Error C3197
Visual Studio 2015
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keyword' : can only be used in definitions
A keyword was used in a declaration but is only valid in a definition.
The following sample generates C3197:
// C3197.cpp
// compile with: /clr /c
ref struct R abstract; // C3197
ref struct R abstract {}; // OK
public ref class MyObject; // C3197
ref class MyObject; // OK
public ref class MyObject {}; // OK
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