diff --git a/sync/optimistic.md b/sync/optimistic.md
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--- a/sync/optimistic.md
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@@ -159,8 +159,7 @@ another chain.
 ### Re-Orgs
 
 The consensus engine MUST support any chain reorganisation which does *not*
-affect the justified checkpoint. The consensus engine MAY support re-orgs
-beyond the justified checkpoint.
+affect the justified checkpoint.
 
 If the justified checkpoint transitions from `SYNCING` -> `INVALID`, a
 consensus engine MAY choose to alert the user and force the application to