diff --git a/spec/Section 6 -- Execution.md b/spec/Section 6 -- Execution.md
index 30b5c74db..af9093a78 100644
--- a/spec/Section 6 -- Execution.md	
+++ b/spec/Section 6 -- Execution.md	
@@ -15,11 +15,13 @@ A GraphQL service generates a response from a request via execution.
   being executed. Conceptually, an initial value represents the "universe" of
   data available via a GraphQL Service. It is common for a GraphQL Service to
   always use the same initial value for every request.
+- {extensions} (optional): A map reserved for implementers to extend the
+  protocol however they see fit.
 
-The request may also contain an `extensions` entry. This entry, if set, must
-have a map as its value. This entry is reserved for implementors to extend the
-protocol however they see fit, and hence there are no additional restrictions on
-its contents.
+Note: Since {extensions} is reserved for implementers, the only requirement is
+that, if present, it is a map. There are no additional restrictions on its
+contents. It is recommended that implementers use prefixes in {extensions} keys
+to avoid conflicts with other implementers.
 
 Given this information, the result of {ExecuteRequest(schema, document,
 operationName, variableValues, initialValue)} produces the response, to be