LepsGlossary (E)

see Status.

To deliberately omit one or more letters within a word (as in Article 29.3.1.1 (ICodeZN)).

see Fixation by elimination.

Any demonstrably intentional change in the original spelling of an available name [Article 33.2 (ICodeZN)], other than a mandatory change [Article 34 (ICodeZN)]. (Does not include emendation of the scope of application of a name, which = emended diagnosis). See also: Justified emendation, Unjustified emendation.

Emendation.

Change in the scope of application of a name, involving a change in the diagnosis of the taxon. Use for: Redefinition. (Not the same as emendation).

see Taxon.

see Establish.

In a name, or other word: an incorrect spelling. See also: Copyist’s error, Inadvertent error, printer’s error.

Used of a name = to make available.

And others.

By or under that name.

In part. See pro parte.

A name that under Article 1.3 (ICodeZN) cannot be an available name, or one that has been disclaimed.

Excluded — used to indicate elements included in a taxon by a previous author or authors, but considered not to belong to it by the writer and excluded from it by him.

(1) — Of a taxon: having living representatives; (2) — Of a specimen: still in existence.

Of a taxon: having no living representatives.

From, according to. Sometimes used within an authority citation.