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diff --git a/merge_request_templates/default_mr.md b/.gitlab/merge_request_templates/default_mr.md
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 Put a brief and concise description of the changes you made here.
 
 [ ] Detailed Changes added to CHANGELOG (Required to be merged)
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 [ ] Changes tested to ensure they function as expected (Required to be merged)
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 [x] I acknowledge that this contribution will be released under the AGPL license.