diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 7515013cd266..5463819773a6 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ makes others aware of work being done, andsets the stage for a fruitful communit
 interaction. A pull request should reference the issue it is addressing. Once the 
 pull request is merged, the issue related to it will also be closed. If there is 
 additional discussion around implemementation the issue may be re-opened. Once 30 days
-have passed with no additional discussion '@lockbot' will permanently lock the issue.
+have passed with no additional discussion '@lockbot' will lock the issue.
 If additional discussion is desired, or if the pull request doesn't fully address the
 locked issue, please open a new issue referencing the locked issue.