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Rule "i.e."

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: i.e.
Message: The abbreviation <suggestion>i.e.</suggestion> (= that is) requires two periods.
Category: Punctuation (ID: PUNCTUATION)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/i.e.
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • A walking boot which is synthetic, i.e not leather.
    Correction suggestion: i.e.
ID: I_E [2]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-25 22:33:08 +0100)