diff --git a/docs/decisions/ADR-020-ears-requirements-syntax.md b/docs/decisions/ADR-020-ears-requirements-syntax.md
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@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 # ADR-020: EARS syntax for normative requirements
 
-**Status:** proposed
+**Status:** accepted
 **Date:** 2026-07-28
 
 ## Context
diff --git a/docs/src/content/docs/decisions/Adr-020-ears-requirements-syntax.md b/docs/src/content/docs/decisions/Adr-020-ears-requirements-syntax.md
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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ title: Adr 020 ears requirements syntax
 
 # ADR-020: EARS syntax for normative requirements
 
-**Status:** proposed
+**Status:** accepted
 **Date:** 2026-07-28
 
 ## Context