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 The TLS socket must be connected and securily established. Ensure the 'secure'
-event is emitted, before you continue.
+event is emitted before continuing.
 
 <a id="ERR_TLS_INVALID_PROTOCOL_METHOD"></a>
 ### `ERR_TLS_INVALID_PROTOCOL_METHOD`