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Rule "and (etc)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: and (etc)
Message: Write the name of the item after '\1' or use only <suggestion>\2</suggestion>.
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://www.lexico.com/definition/etc.
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • … pens, pencils, rulers, paper clips, rulers, and etc.
    Correction suggestion: etc
  • E-Commerce and etc is usually...
    Correction suggestion: etc
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • … pens, pencils, rulers, paper clips, rulers, etc.
  • IEM member and ETC director John Brunsden said…
  • … and etc/somepath/file.txt is also…
ID: AND_ETC [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-09 22:33:08 +0100)