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 For AArch64, BL2 performs the minimal architectural initialization required
 for subsequent stages of TF-A and normal world software. EL1 and EL0 are given
-access to Floating Point and Advanced SIMD registers by clearing the
+access to Floating Point and Advanced SIMD registers by setting the
 ``CPACR.FPEN`` bits.
 
 For AArch32, the minimal architectural initialization required for subsequent