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What does (sic) stand for?
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From the American Heritage Dictionary:
Used in written texts to indicate that a surprising or paradoxical word, phrase, or fact is not a mistake and is to be read as it stands.
I've always thought that it also meant when used in quotation that the author knows there is a spelling/grammar mistake but is reproducing the quote exactly as it appeared, hence the use of 'sic'.
Such language!
