Full Name:
Static Constructors (C#)

Short Name:
Static Constructors (C#)

Type of Entity:
C#

Abstract:
A static constructor is used to initialize any static data, or to perform a particular action that needs performed once only. It is called automatically before the first instance is created or any static members are referenced.

MSDN Source URL:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/k9x6w0hc.aspx