diff --git a/eth_interface.md b/eth_interface.md
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@@ -453,7 +453,7 @@ from last executed `call`, `callCode`, `callDelegate`, `callStatic` or `create`.
 ## selfDestruct
 
 Marks account for later deletion.
-This takes effect once the contract execution terminates.
+This takes effect once the transaction execution terminates.
 
 *Note*: the contract **shall** halt execution after this call.