diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
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@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ Check the [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md).
 License
 ==================================
 `libgit2` is under GPL2 **with linking exemption**. This means you
-can can link to and use the library from any program, proprietary or open source; paid
+can link to and use the library from any program, proprietary or open source; paid
 or gratis.  However, you cannot modify libgit2 and distribute it without
 supplying the source.