stet /stɛt/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A symbol used by proofreaders and typesetters to indicate that a word or phrase that was crossed out or changed should remain as it was.But a typographer in far-off Australia would instantly comprehend the carets, "stets," and "deles" of a Brooklyn proof-reader. — 1955 •An order staying all proceedings in an action.("To be eligible for a stet, the defendant must waive his right to a speedy trial.") (stating that when a prosecutor "stets" a case, the state is declining to prosecute it — 2013 verb2 •To let (edited material) stand, or remain as it was.Stet that colon. •To stay all proceedings in an action.I respectfully submit the following statement in accordance with the order of the Convention:MAY TERM, 1864. / Indictments found....18 / Convicted....12 / Acquitted....5 / Stetted....2 — 1867 formsstetted · stetting · stets
