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See also: [ ] and Appendix:Variations of dots and ellipses
Translingual
Alternative forms
Etymology
An ellipsis between square brackets: … + [ ].
Punctuation mark
[...]
- 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.
- Original quotation:
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