Sic
/sɪk/
Definitions
- (adv.) Used in written quotations to indicate that a preceding error or unusual usage is reproduced exactly from the original source.
The contract stated, "This is the best policy ever signed [sic]."
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- sic
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Commentary
Used primarily in legal writing to denote transcription errors or peculiarities in quoted material, ensuring accuracy and clarity in citations.
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