diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ We welcome contributions to improve Metaphor Space. To contribute:
 
 ## License
 
-This project is licensed under the GNU v3 License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
+This project is licensed under the GPL v3 License - see the [LICENSE](LICENSE) file for details.
 
 ## Contact