In UML 2, a “critical” section in a sequence diagram, like the one depicted, refers to a period where certain interactions are protected so that they can be executed without interruption or interference from other interactions (events). This is akin to a critical section in multi-threading where certain threads have exclusive access to resources or operations for a period of time. The correct answer is option C because it aligns with this definition: during the “critical” section on the sequence diagram, no other events may interfere between its events.