speenie   10 #1 Posted December 6, 2006 I know it's latin for something and is used when the writer isn't there to sign, but what does it stand for??! Remind me! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Meaks   11 #2 Posted December 6, 2006 per procurationem (by proxy) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
cgksheff   44 #3 Posted December 6, 2006 "per pro" = 'for and on behalf of' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
speenie   10 #4 Posted December 6, 2006 Thanks! I've been doing it all day at work, and suddenly thought i have no idea what it means - just a vague recollection from school of it being latin! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
seriessix   10 #5 Posted December 6, 2006 What does '(sic)' mean? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Meaks   11 #6 Posted December 6, 2006 What does '(sic)' mean?  Its used to indicate that a quoted word or phrase containing an incorrect spelling or error has been written intentionally to quote the original and is not a mistake.  Means "thus" or "so".  http://www.askoxford.com/asktheexperts/faq/usage/sic?view=uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
seriessix   10 #7 Posted December 6, 2006 Its used to indicate that a quoted word or phrase containing an incorrect spelling or error has been written intentionally to quote the original. Means "thus" or "so".   thanks... Do you know what sic is an abreviation of ? I assume it's latin... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ann* Â Â 10 #8 Posted December 6, 2006 What does '(sic)' mean? "sic" is used to indicate that a quoted passage, especially one containing an error or unconventional spelling, has been retained in its original form or written intentionally. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Meaks   11 #9 Posted December 6, 2006 thanks... Do you know what sic is an abreviation of ? I assume it's latin...  Latin for 'thus' I think. Not an abbreviation..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
seriessix   10 #10 Posted December 6, 2006 Latin for 'thus' I think. Not an abbreviation..?  I see, got you. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Plain Talker   11 #11 Posted December 6, 2006 Latin for 'thus' I think. Not an abbreviation..?  That's quite correct, Meaks,  The man who assassinated U S President Lincoln (john Wilkes Booth) quoted a latin phrase, as he shot him, "sic semper tyrannum", "thus, always, to tyrants" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
esme   10 #12 Posted December 7, 2006 sic transit gloria mundi - gloria mundi doesn't travel well in vans  apologies for spelling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...