diff --git a/pep-0013.rst b/pep-0013.rst
index fe71c36037f..b51e7ff8f60 100644
--- a/pep-0013.rst
+++ b/pep-0013.rst
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ Core team membership acknowledges sustained and valuable efforts that
 align well with the philosophy and the goals of the Python project.
 
 It is granted by receiving at least two-thirds positive votes in a
-core team vote that is open for one week and with no veto by the
+core team vote that is open for one week and is not vetoed by the
 steering council.
 
 Core team members are always looking for promising contributors,