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# isLockedOut

```
var isLockedOut: Bool { get }
```

## Discussion\abstract Whether biometry is locked out.
\discussion The system might lock the user out of biometry for various reasons. For example, with Face ID, the user is
locked out after 5 failed match attempts in row. To recover from bio lockout, users need to enter their passcode
(e.g. during device ulock).

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