What is stet meaning?

Stet is a Latin term that means "let it stand" or "let it be." In editing and proofreading, stet is a notation used to indicate that a correction or change should be ignored and that the original text should be left as it is. It is often used to indicate that a proposed change may be incorrect or unnecessary. Stet is usually written in the margin or over the proposed change and is accompanied by a circling symbol.