diff --git a/src/doc/src/reference/manifest.md b/src/doc/src/reference/manifest.md
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@@ -576,6 +576,11 @@ unsafe_code = "forbid"
 enum_glob_use = "deny"
 ```
 
+Generally, these will only affect local development of the current package.
+Cargo only applies these to the current package and not to dependencies.
+As for dependents, Cargo suppresses lints from non-path dependencies with features like
+[`--cap-lints`](../../rustc/lints/levels.html#capping-lints).
+
 ## The `[badges]` section
 
 The `[badges]` section is for specifying status badges that can be displayed