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diff --git a/doc/coreutils.texi b/doc/coreutils.texi
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@@ -7528,7 +7528,7 @@ dependent upon the policy and functionality of the underlying system
which may make system-dependent file mode modifications outside the
control of the @command{chown} command. On some systems (e.g., Linux)
the @command{chown} command clears the set-UID and set-GID bits because
-the underlying system @function{chown} function clears them. On other
+the underlying, system @code{chown} function clears them. On other
systems (e.g., HP-UX and Solaris) the @command{chown} command does not
affect those bits when operated as the superuser. On systems which allow
non-privileged use of chown those bits are always cleared by the system.