theupdateframework / theupdateframework/specification

Two definitions of KEYID

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Description

We have two definitions of the KEYID term in the spec, but do we need both? I don't think so. We could streamline the spec by having a single, consolidated, definition which is cross-referenced.

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Search the specification for both definitions of KEYID and read the surrounding sections to understand their scope and references. Consolidate the definitions into one consistent entry, add cross-references where needed, and confirm that all existing uses remain unambiguous.

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documentation
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Documentation
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