| Type: | bool | 
| Default: | off | 
| Context: | user | 
| Restart: | false | 
| Since: | 9.6 | 
This parameter reflects the current transaction's read-only status. At the beginning of each transaction, it is set to the current value of default_transaction_read_only. Any subsequent attempt to change it is equivalent to a sql-set-transaction command.
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                  Sets the current transaction to read only.  Useful as part of a SQL injection prevention program.  Shows as TRUE on replication standbys.                
                
                
              