diff --git a/docs/devel/stable-process.rst b/docs/devel/stable-process.rst
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@@ -18,8 +18,10 @@ What should go into a stable release?
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 Generally, the following patches are considered stable material:
-- Patches that fix severe issues, like fixes for CVEs
-- Patches that fix regressions
+
+* Patches that fix severe issues, like fixes for CVEs
+
+* Patches that fix regressions
 
 If you think the patch would be important for users of the current release
 (or for a distribution picking fixes), it is usually a good candidate