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Clarify that __path__ can't be just any value (GH-6554)

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module.__path__ module.__path__
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By definition, if a module has a ``__path__`` attribute, it is a package, By definition, if a module has a ``__path__`` attribute, it is a package.
regardless of its value.
A package's ``__path__`` attribute is used during imports of its subpackages. A package's ``__path__`` attribute is used during imports of its subpackages.
Within the import machinery, it functions much the same as :data:`sys.path`, Within the import machinery, it functions much the same as :data:`sys.path`,

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Clarify that the ``__path__`` attribute on modules cannot be just any value.