diff --git a/GOVERNANCE.md b/GOVERNANCE.md
index 923559eea7ad2..572d6eb9fcafb 100644
--- a/GOVERNANCE.md
+++ b/GOVERNANCE.md
@@ -186,7 +186,7 @@ build confidence in consistent application of the API guidelines to PRs.
 Adding new [extensions](REPO_LAYOUT.md#sourceextensions-layout) has a dedicated policy. Please
 see [this](./EXTENSION_POLICY.md) document for more information.
 
-# Exernal dependency policy
+# External dependency policy
 
 Adding new external dependencies has a dedicated policy. Please see [this](DEPENDENCY_POLICY.md)
 document for more information.