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Default 12awg wire on 15A circuit

I added 14-gauge (15A) romex cable to a circuit that had 12-gauge (20A)
wire, indicating I had made a mistake, but it turns out to be a 15A breaker
on the circuit with 12-gauge wire. Is that OK/safe? I don't have to correct
my mistake, right? Thanks


 
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