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Rule "either X nor Y"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: either X nor Y
Message: Try using 'neither'.
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-either-or-neither/
Tags: [picky]
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I have not attached either the product description nor the pricing schedule.
    Correction suggestion: attached neither
  • They protest against roles which do not benefit either men nor women.
    Correction suggestion: benefit neither
  • I don't like either sushi nor eggs.
    Correction suggestion: like neither
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • It should not overload either of these circuits, nor cause any other electrical problems.
ID: EITHER_NOR [1]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)