1 files changed, 13 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/tests/test_kernel_models.py b/tests/test_kernel_models.py
index 0dc653d..8ccfd16 100644
--- a/tests/test_kernel_models.py
+++ b/tests/test_kernel_models.py
@@ -199,3 +199,16 @@ def test_accept_verdict_normalizes_explicit_none_sentinel() -> None:
     )
     assert verdict.blocking_issues == ""
     assert verdict.patch_suggestion == ""
+
+
+def test_reject_verdict_accepts_llm_summary_without_keyword_expansion() -> None:
+    verdict = JudgeVerdict(
+        verdict="reject",
+        step_by_step_check=(
+            "n1–n8 are correct, but the announced slot replacement never "
+            "appears in the candidate problem."
+        ),
+        blocking_issues="the candidate problem is identical to the original",
+        patch_suggestion="apply the declared replacement to the problem",
+    )
+    assert verdict.verdict == "reject"