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From: Shay <assetoverflow@icloud.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:38:29 -0700
Subject: [PATCH] docs(kernel): ratify ADR-0226

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+# ADR-0226 Ratification
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+**Status:** Accepted
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+**Date:** 2026-06-22
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+ADR-0226 is accepted for staged implementation.
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+Next authorized PR: diagnostic-only `SearchGateDecision` over `ContractResidual`.
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+Later loop components remain separately gated by future ADRs/PRs.