stet

verb

ˈstet

stetted; stetting

: to direct retention of (a word or passage previously ordered to be deleted or omitted from a manuscript or printer's proof) by annotating usually with the word stet

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Etymology

Latin, let it stand, from stare to stand — more at stand

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of stet was in 1875

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stet

noun

ˈstet

: an order staying all proceedings in an action

—used especially in Maryland

Etymology

Latin, let it stand, third person singular present subjunctive of stare to stand

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