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update terminology before tearing into RFCs (#1995) 

update terminology before tearing into RFCs
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@ -12,7 +12,9 @@ A persistent file addressed by [public key](#public-key) and with
#### block
The [entries](#entry) generated within a [slot](#slot).
A contiguous set of [entries](#entry) on the ledger covered by a [vote](#ledger-vote).
The length of a block is network hyper parameter, specified in [ticks](#tick).
Also called [voting period](#voting-period).
#### bootstrap leader
@ -107,12 +109,15 @@ A list of [entries](#entry) containing [transactions](#transaction) signed by
#### ledger vote
A [hash](#hash) of the [fullnode's state](#fullnode-state) at a given [tick
height](#tick-height).
height](#tick-height). It comprises a validator's affirmation that a
[block](#block) it has received has been verified, as well as a promise not to
vote for a conflicting [block](#block) (i.e. [fork](#fork)) for a specific amount
of time, the [lockout](#lockout) period.
#### lockout
The duration of time for which a [fullnode](#fullnode) is unable to
[vote](#vote) on another [fork](#fork).
[vote](#ledger-vote) on another [fork](#fork).
#### native token
@ -149,7 +154,8 @@ The private key of a [keypair](#keypair).
#### slot
The time in which a single [leader](#leader) may produce [entries](#entry).
The time (i.e. number of [blocks](#block)) for which a [leader](#leader) ingests
transactions and produces [entries](#entry).
#### sol
@ -158,7 +164,7 @@ by the company Solana.
#### stake
Tokens forfeit to the [cluster](#cluster] if malicious [fullnode](#fullnode)
Tokens forfeit to the [cluster](#cluster) if malicious [fullnode](#fullnode)
behavior can be proven.
#### tick
@ -191,6 +197,13 @@ A set of [transactions](#transaction) that may be executed in parallel.
The role of a [fullnode](#fullnode) when it is validating the
[leader's](#leader) latest [entries](#entry).
#### vote
See [ledger vote](#ledger-vote)
#### voting period
See [block](#block)
## Terminology Reserved for Future Use
@ -208,7 +221,7 @@ A scarce, non-fungible member of a set of curios.
#### epoch
The time for which a [leader schedule](#leader-schedule) is valid.
The time, i.e. number of [slots](#slot), for which a [leader schedule](#leader-schedule) is valid.
#### light client