diff --git a/abci/README.md b/abci/README.md
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--- a/abci/README.md
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@@ -139,7 +139,7 @@ If any of the lanes fail during `ProcessLane`, the entire proposal is rejected.
 
 ### Proposal Verification Example
 
-Following the example above, let's say we recieve the same proposal from the network:
+Following the example above, let's say we receive the same proposal from the network:
 
 ```golang
 blockProposal := {