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 ## JSON-LD VC/VP Handler
 
-The [JSON-LD VC/VP Handler](./packages/vc-handler-ld-local/README.md) handles issuance and verificaiton of JSON-LD based
+The [JSON-LD VC/VP Handler](./packages/vc-handler-ld-local/README.md) handles issuance and verification of JSON-LD based
 Verifiable Credentials and Verifiable Presentations
 
 ## OpenID Connect