Meaning & use
interlineation
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The act of writing something between the lines of a text, or the words or notes so inserted.
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The historian noted several interlineations in the manuscript, added by a later scribe.
An interlineation in a legal will can raise questions about its authenticity.
A note on using this word
Especially relevant in law and manuscript studies, where an interlineation in a contract or will can affect its validity.
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