Is there an official name for Java 7's combined / multi-catch block?
问题 Upon discussing the multiple-catch / combined catch block here with ambiguity between the terms "multiple catch block," meaning the Java 7 feature: try { .. } catch (ExceptionA | ExceptionB ex) { .. } and "multiple catch blocks," meaning literally, multiple catch blocks: } catch (ExceptionA exa) { .. } catch (ExceptionB exb) { .. } I've researched to see if the Java 7 feature has a specific, official name that can be used to clearly distinguish it from the older style of catching multiple