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@@ -182,7 +182,7 @@ Since `cibuildwheel` repairs the wheel with `delocate` or `auditwheel`, it might
 
 It helps ensure that the library can run without any dependencies outside of the pip toolchain.
 
-This is similar to static linking, so it might have some licence implications. Check the license for any code you're pulling in to make sure that's allowed.
+This is similar to static linking, so it might have some license implications. Check the license for any code you're pulling in to make sure that's allowed.
 
 Changelog
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