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Translingual

Alternative forms

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Etymology

An ellipsis between square brackets: … + [ ].

Punctuation mark

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1. Used to substitute parts of a quotation that are deliberately omitted.

   Original quotation:

   Authority is based first of all upon reason. If you command your subjects to jump into the ocean, there will be a revolution. I am entitled to command obedience because my orders are reasonable.

   The same quotation with an omitted section:

   Authority is based first of all upon reason. […] I am entitled to command obedience because my orders are reasonable.