diff --git a/bicorder.json b/bicorder.json
index e10ffee..3f162f9 100644
--- a/bicorder.json
+++ b/bicorder.json
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@
         },
         {
           "term_left": "institutional",
-          "term_left_description": "Design occurs through processes controlled by powerful institutions",
+          "term_left_description": "Design occurs through processes controlled by particular institutions",
           "term_right": "vernacular",
           "term_right_description": "Design occurs through evolving community interactions",
           "value": null,