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@@ -118,20 +118,21 @@ OPTIONS
Reset <branchname> to <startpoint>, even if <branchname> exists
already. Without `-f`, 'git branch' refuses to change an existing branch.
In combination with `-d` (or `--delete`), allow deleting the
- branch irrespective of its merged status. In combination with
+ branch irrespective of its merged status, or whether it even
+ points to a valid commit. In combination with
`-m` (or `--move`), allow renaming the branch even if the new
branch name already exists, the same applies for `-c` (or `--copy`).
-m::
--move::
- Move/rename a branch and the corresponding reflog.
+ Move/rename a branch, together with its config and reflog.
-M::
Shortcut for `--move --force`.
-c::
--copy::
- Copy a branch and the corresponding reflog.
+ Copy a branch, together with its config and reflog.
-C::
Shortcut for `--copy --force`.