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# std::unique_lock::operator=

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< cpp‎ | thread‎ | unique lock

unique_lock& operator=( unique_lock&& other ); |  | (since C++11)

Move assignment operator. Replaces the contents with those of `other` using move semantics.

If prior to the call *this has an associated mutex and has acquired ownership of it, the mutex is unlocked.

### [edit] Parameters

other | - | another `unique_lock` to replace the state with

### [edit] Return value

*this

### [edit] Exceptions

`noexcept` specification:
noexcept
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