diff --git a/language/oop5/traits.xml b/language/oop5/traits.xml
index bd0d70dea0..677b8267e3 100644
--- a/language/oop5/traits.xml
+++ b/language/oop5/traits.xml
@@ -436,9 +436,8 @@ $example->x;
    </example>
    <para>
     If a trait defines a property then a class can not define a property with
-    the same name, otherwise an error is issued. It is an
-    <constant>E_STRICT</constant> if the class definition is compatible (same
-    visibility and initial value) or fatal error otherwise.
+    the same name unless it is compatible (same visibility and initial value),
+    otherwise a fatal error is issued.
    </para>
    <example xml:id="language.oop5.traits.properties.conflicts">
     <title>Conflict Resolution</title>
@@ -452,7 +451,7 @@ trait PropertiesTrait {
 
 class PropertiesExample {
     use PropertiesTrait;
-    public $same = true; // Strict Standards
+    public $same = true; // Allowed
     public $different = true; // Fatal error
 }
 ?>