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The bottom line is that the referee has to do what he believes is right.
If I am the referee and I believe that I am right, I am going to change the book. If my partners, the table, and everyone else says that I am incorrect, then I will probably be convinced that I am not right, and won't tell the scorer to make the change. However, if I am sure, then I'm making the change and accepting all of the responsibility for it.
This discussion has not been about whether or not I should do that, but whether or not I have the authority to do it. I contend that rules do grant the referee this power. Whether or not it is used is a matter of judgment.
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