Gradual Deviation

Definition:
Execution progressively diverges from the original decision framework.

Signal:
Incremental changes accumulate without reassessment.

Rule:
If deviation occurs → pause and realign.

Test:
If small changes accumulate over time AND no corrective checkpoint exists → this is Gradual Deviation.

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Key Difference:
Gradual Deviation occurs over time, while No Exit Design exists structurally from the start.

Boundary:
Time-based failure → Execution Drift.
Structural failure → No Exit Design.

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