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# std::bad_exception::what

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< cpp‎ | error‎ | bad exception

virtual const char* what() const; |  | (since C++11)

Returns the explanatory string.

### [edit] Parameters

(none)

### [edit] Return value

Pointer to a null-terminated string with explanatory information.

### [edit] Exceptions

`noexcept` specification:
noexcept
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