"Stet" has different meanings depending on the context. Here are the different meanings of "stet" based on the search results:
- In publishing: "Stet" is a proofreading term that means to direct retention of a word or passage previously ordered to be deleted or omitted from a manuscript or printers proof.
- In Maryland criminal cases: "Stet" is a disposition for criminal matters in Maryland District and Circuit Courts. It is an indefinite postponement of criminal charges initiated by the States Attorney or prosecutor and approved by the judge or court. Once a stet is entered, the defendant must accept the set and waive their rights to a speedy trial and any conditions of the stet.
- In Maryland court: "Stet" means that a case is going to be inactive for a period of time, usually in order for the defendant to complete some agreed-upon conditions.
In summary, "stet" can mean to direct retention of a word or passage in publishing, or it can refer to a disposition for criminal matters in Maryland District and Circuit Courts, or it can mean that a case is going to be inactive for a period of time in Maryland court.
