From C# ecma spec 12.7.11.3 it is possible to initialize values into a member using a = { } syntax (note the lack of the new keyword). By this it's possible to initialize a new object deeply within its properties that may not even make a setter available. This is very interesting and useful, and should be documented here.

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• Content: How to: Initialize Objects by Using an Object Initializer - C# Programming Guide
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