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@@ -809,8 +809,9 @@ arguments must be provided.
 The
 .Cm date
 argument should be formatted as described in
-.Sx Dates :
-if it does not conform, the current date is used instead.
+.Sx Dates ,
+but will be printed verbatim if it is not.
+If the date is not specified, the current date is used.
 The
 .Cm source
 string specifies the organisation providing the utility.