diff --git a/doc/source/layering.rst b/doc/source/layering.rst
index c54baad2..178cfaef 100644
--- a/doc/source/layering.rst
+++ b/doc/source/layering.rst
@@ -68,7 +68,7 @@ works as follows:
   ``metadata.labels`` are a **superset** of document C's ``parentSelector``.
   Where:
 
-  * Highest precendence means that ``P`` belongs to the lowest layer
+  * Highest precedence means that ``P`` belongs to the lowest layer
     defined in the ``layerOrder`` list from the ``LayeringPolicy`` which is
     at least one level higher than the layer for ``C``. For example, if ``C``
     has layer ``site``, then its parent ``P`` must at least have layer ``type``