Link the approval to the exact copy revision
The invented release includes English E-3 and zh-HK Z-4, both approved. A late Z-5 changes cancellation notice from 24 to 48 hours without an approved business-rule change. These hours are fictional policy inputs.
| Copy revision | Approval scope | Page state | Required follow-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-3 | 24-hour fictional cancellation rule approved | English page uses E-3 | Recheck if rule changes |
| Z-4 | Same 24-hour rule, native Chinese reviewed | Chinese page uses Z-4 | Keep approval attached to Z-4 |
| Z-5 | 48-hour edit unapproved | Proposed replacement only | Business owner confirms rule, then review both locales |
An old approval does not approve a new fact
Z-4 was approved. Can Z-5 inherit that approval because only one number changed?
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No. The number changes the policy fact. Retain the approved versions until the business decision and both language reviews are complete.
This is revision governance, not a translation quality measurement or a real cancellation policy. Approval must be tied to the actual text and page context.