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# arguments

The value is an `NSArray` of `NSStrings`, passed to the new app in the `argv` parameter.  Ignored if a new instance of the app is not launched. This constant is not available to sandboxed apps.

```
static let arguments: NSWorkspace.LaunchConfigurationKey
```

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