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    According to the Java Language Specification: \[[JLS 05|AA. Java References#JLS 05]\] Section 12.6.2:

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    The Java programming language imposes no ordering on finalize method calls. Finalizers \[of different objects\] may be called in any order, or even concurrently.

    This can be a problem as slow running finalizers tend to block others in the queue.
  • Effect of uncaught exceptions: An uncaught exception thrown during finalization is ignored. The finalization process itself stops immediately so it fails to accomplish its purpose.

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