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Rule "Indian English replacements"

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Description: Indian English replacements
Message: This expression is chiefly Indian English. Consider an alternative that is more suited for an international audience.
Category: Style (ID: STYLE)
Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_English#Vocabulary
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • He is a rowdy-sheeter because he has stolen.
    Correction suggestion: criminal, lawbreaker
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: INDIAN_ENGLISH [8]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)