Requirement

Title	Service definition language
Identifier	SWIM-DEFN-020
Requirement	The textual descriptions in a service definition shall be written in English using the spelling listed as the primary British spelling when conflicting spellings exist.
Rationale	By using a single reference language, the risk of translation ambiguities when comparing service definitions is removed.
Verification	Completeness: Not Applicable. Consistency: Not Applicable. Correctness: Verify that the textual descriptions are correct British English.
Examples/Notes	Note: This requirement does not apply to implementation details that are reflected in the content of the service definition, e.g., service operation names. Note: The Oxford English Dictionary can be used when verifying that the textual descriptions are correct British English.
Level of Implementation	Mandatory

Guidance

Correctness

Check that:

[ ] The textual descriptions in the service definition are correct British English.

Links to example service definitions can be found in the example service definitions page.