This document discusses the concept of fossilization in second language acquisition. It provides background on the introduction of fossilization by Selinker in 1972 and discusses how definitions of fossilization have evolved over time. Specifically, it addresses five key issues in the conceptualization of fossilization: (1) whether fossilization is global or local, (2) the relationship between fossilization and ultimate L2 attainment, (3) whether fossilization is a product or process, (4) whether stabilization is synonymous with fossilization, and (5) the appropriate timespan for empirical studies of fossilization. The document aims to clarify differing interpretations of fossilization in the literature.