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@@ -474,7 +474,8 @@ Requires `SUPER` privilege.
 
 ### SET DEFAULT ROLE
 
-Requires `SUPER` privilege.
+- When setting default roles for the current user, no extra privilege is required.
+- When setting default roles for other users, either the `UPDATE` privilege on `mysql.default_roles` or the `CREATE USER` privilege is required.
 
 ### KILL