Clarify when to use requires (#5614)

ethereum · Nov 16, 2022 · b8a27d8 · b8a27d8
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@@ -184,7 +184,9 @@ The `created` header records the date that the EIP was assigned a number. Both h
 
 ### `requires` header
 
-EIPs may have a `requires` header, indicating the EIP numbers that this EIP depends on.
+EIPs may have a `requires` header, indicating the EIP numbers that this EIP depends on. If such a dependency exists, this field is required.
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+A `requires` dependency is created when the current EIP cannot be understood or implemented without a concept or technical element from another EIP. Merely mentioning another EIP does not necessarily create such a dependency.
 
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