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Subchapter 10.1
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For synthesis, judge semantic abstention, not a fixed phrase, only after a successful
retrieval with no service/activity errors. Clear no-support statements qualify, such
as I don't know, No relevant content was found for your query, or
The sources do not specify that information. These are examples, not an exhaustive
phrase allowlist.
Assess the complete answer: reject invented facts and misleading answer citations.
A caveat does not cancel an unsupported assertion, such as turning a response target
into a resolution guarantee. Unused entries in references are not answer citations;
check the references actually used to support answer claims. Access denials, timeouts,
partial responses and tool failures are not abstention.
Honor any explicit exact-output contract required by the user or configured KB/agent. Report semantic abstention and exact-format compliance separately; semantic success does not override a format failure. Never rewrite returned answers or retroactively change historical verdicts.