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RFC 2119
Key words for use in RFCs to Indicate Requirement Levels, March 1997
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Status:
BEST CURRENT PRACTICE
Updated by:
Author:
S. Bradner
Stream:
Source:
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.17487/RFC2119
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Abstract
In many standards track documents several words are used to signify the requirements in the specification. These words are often capitalized. This document defines these words as they should be interpreted in IETF documents. This document specifies an Internet Best Current Practices for the Internet Community, and requests discussion and suggestions for improvements.
For the definition of Status, see RFC 2026.
For the definition of Stream, see RFC 8729.