diff --git a/examples/policies/deletion_policy.spec b/examples/policies/deletion_policy.spec
index 0822b5f06..6d8217149 100644
--- a/examples/policies/deletion_policy.spec
+++ b/examples/policies/deletion_policy.spec
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 criteria: OLDEST_FIRST
 
 # Whether deleted node should be destroyed 
-destroy_after_delete: True
+destroy_after_deletion: True
 
 # Length in number of seconds before the actual deletion happens
 # This param buys an instance some time before deletion