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# init(_:kem:)

Creates a public key from an encoded representation.

```
init<D>(_ serialization: D, kem: HPKE.KEM) throws where D : ContiguousBytes
```

## Discussion

- serialization: The serialized key data.
- kem: The key encapsulation mechanism that the sender used to encapsulate the key.

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