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M
Maximal Starting Repertoire(MSR)
A template that provides the basis for updates to the Root Zone Label Generation Rules (RZ-LGR). The MSR contains:
- Code points that are eligible for use in labels for top-level domains.
- A default set of Whole Label Evaluation Rules for the root zone.
A Generation Panel (GP) uses the MSR as its starting point to create RZ-LGR for a particular script or writing system.
The MSR is updated from time to time based on feedback from the community and to accommodate relevant updates to the Unicode Standard. Each new version of the MSR is given a version number in the form MSR-# (e.g., MSR-1, MSR-2, MSR-3).