std::auto_ptr<T>::reset - cppreference.com

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voidreset(T*p=0)throw();(deprecated in C++11)
(removed in C++17)Replaces the held pointer by p. If the currently held pointer is not null pointer, deleteget() is called.

Parameters

p - a pointer to an object to manage Return value

(none)

See also

releases ownership of the managed object
(public member function)

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