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+PR_ExitMonitor
+==============
+
+Decrements the entry count associated with a specified monitor and, if
+the entry count reaches zero, releases the monitor's lock.
+
+
+Syntax
+------
+
+.. code::
+
+ #include <prmon.h>
+
+ PRStatus PR_ExitMonitor(PRMonitor *mon);
+
+
+Parameter
+~~~~~~~~~
+
+The function has the following parameter:
+
+``mon``
+ A reference to an existing structure of type :ref:`PRMonitor`. The
+ monitor object referenced must be one for which the calling thread
+ currently holds the lock.
+
+
+Returns
+~~~~~~~
+
+The function returns one of the following values:
+
+- If successful, ``PR_SUCCESS``.
+- If unsuccessful (the calling thread has not entered the monitor),
+ ``PR_FAILURE``.
+
+
+Description
+-----------
+
+If the decremented entry count is zero, :ref:`PR_ExitMonitor` releases the
+monitor's lock. Threads that were blocked trying to enter the monitor
+will be rescheduled.