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stet
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stet  (stt)
v. stet·ted, stet·ting, stets
v.intr.
To direct that a letter, word, or other matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained. Used in the imperative.
v.tr.
To nullify (a correction or deletion) in printed matter.

[Latin, third person sing. present subjunctive of stre, to stand; see st- in Indo-European roots.]

stet [stɛt]
n
(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) a word or mark indicating that certain deleted typeset or written matter is to be retained Compare dele
vb stets, stetting, stetted
(Communication Arts / Printing, Lithography & Bookbinding) (tr) to mark (matter to be retained) with a stet
[Latin, literally: let it stand]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.stet - printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion
stet - printing: direct that a matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained (used in the imperative)
annul, invalidate, nullify, void, quash, avoid - declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea"
2.stet - printing: direct that a matter marked for omission or correction is to be retained (used in the imperative)
direct - command with authority; "He directed the children to do their homework"
stet - printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion
Translations
stet [stet] VI (Typ) → vale, deje como está
stet (Typ)
interjstehen lassen (Punkte unter falscher Korrektur)
vtdie Korrektur (+gen)rückgängig machen
stet [stɛt] n (Typ) → vive
stet [stɛt] n (Typ) → vive


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