5.7. Java Virtual Machine Exit
The Java Virtual Machine exits when some thread invokes the exit
method of class Runtime
or class System
, or the halt
method of class Runtime
, and the exit
or halt
operation is permitted by the security manager.
In addition, the JNI (Java Native Interface) Specification describes termination of the Java Virtual Machine when the JNI Invocation API is used to load and unload the Java Virtual Machine.
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