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corrigendum

American  
[kawr-i-jen-duhm, kor-] / ˌkɔr ɪˈdʒɛn dəm, ˌkɒr- /

noun

plural

corrigenda

  1. an error to be corrected, especially an error in print.

  2. corrigenda, a list of corrections of errors in a book or other publication.

corrigendum British  
/ ˌkɒrɪˈdʒɛndəm /

noun

  1. an error to be corrected

  2. Also called: erratum.  (sometimes plural) a slip of paper inserted into a book after printing, listing errors and corrections

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Etymology

Origin of corrigendum

1840–50; < Latin: literally, (something) to be corrected (neuter gerund of corrigere ); correct

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Expressing his innermost thought, that religion exists to make men better, and that the ethical quality of dogma constitutes its value, he once said: "Tantum valet quantum ad corrigendum, purgandum, sanctificandum hominem confert."

From The History of Freedom by Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron

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