diff --git a/doc/developer.texi b/doc/developer.texi
index a784e7c2e6..04cd3310c5 100644
--- a/doc/developer.texi
+++ b/doc/developer.texi
@@ -319,7 +319,7 @@ send a reminder by email. Your patch should eventually be dealt with.
 
 @enumerate
 @item
-    Do the regression tests pass with the patch applied?
+    Does fate pass with the patch applied? (make fate)
 @item
     Is the patch a unified diff?
 @item