diff --git a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
index d4548f05a..aa3726294 100644
--- a/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
+++ b/specs/core/0_beacon-chain.md
@@ -2271,7 +2271,6 @@ def process_deposit(state: BeaconState, deposit: Deposit) -> None:
             activation_epoch=FAR_FUTURE_EPOCH,
             exit_epoch=FAR_FUTURE_EPOCH,
             withdrawable_epoch=FAR_FUTURE_EPOCH,
-            initiated_exit=False,
             slashed=False,
             high_balance=0
         )