diff --git a/man/shutdown.xml b/man/shutdown.xml
index 570383319b..af799c6649 100644
--- a/man/shutdown.xml
+++ b/man/shutdown.xml
@@ -168,13 +168,6 @@
                 code otherwise.</para>
         </refsect1>
 
-        <refsect1>
-                <title>Notes</title>
-
-                <para>This is a legacy command available for
-                compatibility only.</para>
-        </refsect1>
-
         <refsect1>
                 <title>See Also</title>
                 <para>