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@@ -1011,6 +1011,13 @@ like this::
"Returns" and "Errors" sections are only valid for commands. They
document the success and the error response, respectively.
+"Errors" sections should be formatted as an rST list, each entry
+detailing a relevant error condition. For example::
+
+ # Errors:
+ # - If @device does not exist, DeviceNotFound
+ # - Any other error returns a GenericError.
+
A "Since: x.y.z" tagged section lists the release that introduced the
definition.