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Reader's plea for original expression (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

stet

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This clue could be a double definition.

'reader's plea' is the first definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'original expression' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for stet that I've seen before include "Ignore instruction to change" , "marginal instruction" , "Printing term" , "Let it stand (L)" , "'In printing, cancel a correction and leave it as it was (4)'" .)

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