In feedback, stet is an editing term from Latin meaning “let it stand,” instructing the reader to ignore a previous correction or deletion and retain the original text. It is commonly used when an editor or reviewer reconsiders a change and decides the original wording was better. 

Key details about using “stet”:

• Purpose: It acts as a command to nullify a change or mark, telling the typesetter, author, or editor to keep the original content.
• Usage: It is often written in the margin of a document next to the text that should not be changed.
• Context: While primarily used in proofreading, copywriting, and editing, it indicates that a change was made in error or is not desired.
• Alternative meaning: In a legal context, a “stet” can refer to a, which is an indefinite postponement of a case.