speenie Posted December 6, 2006 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 per procurationem (by proxy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 "per pro" = 'for and on behalf of' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speenie Posted December 6, 2006 Author Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriessix Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 What does '(sic)' mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted December 6, 2006 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriessix Posted December 6, 2006 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann* Posted December 6, 2006 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaks Posted December 6, 2006 Share 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..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seriessix Posted December 6, 2006 Share Posted December 6, 2006 Latin for 'thus' I think. Not an abbreviation..? I see, got you. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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