Sic

For other uses, see SIC (disambiguation).

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Example

We are prepared, under appropriate circumstances, to provide information bearing on the credibly [sic] and veracity of any such source.

Irin Carmon quoting a law firm[1]

The Latin adverb sic (/sɪk/; thus, so, and in this manner) inserted after a quotation indicates that the quoted matter has been transcribed or translated as found in the source text, including erroneous, archaic, or unusual spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Sic also applies to any surprising assertion, faulty reasoning, or other matter that might be interpreted as an error of transcription.

The typical editorial usage of Sic is to inform the reader that any errors in a quotation did not arise from editorial errors in the transcription, but are intentionally reproduced as they appear in the source text being quoted; thus, sic is placed inside brackets to indicate it is not part of the quotation. Sic can also be used derisively to direct the reader's attention to the writer's spelling mistakes and erroneous logic, or to show disapproval of the content or form of the material.[2]

  1. ^ Carmon, Irin (2019-04-01). "What Was the Washington Post Afraid Of?". Intelligencer. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference garner2001 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).