What is this symbol's name and puropse? §?

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What is this symbol's name and puropse? §?

2006-06-12 06:42:03 · 4 answers · asked by Brandon 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

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It is a symbol for teh word "section." It is used to refer to parts of documents, statutes, and the like, such as paragraph X, section Y. It can also refer to a section of land (one square mile).

2006-06-12 06:47:20 · answer #1 · answered by aboukir200 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋

If i remember correctly, it means section, such as US Code 112, section 37

2006-06-12 13:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by KWCHAMBER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

oh man did i hate typing that little section symbol during law school... the "shortcut" is alt-0167 on the keypad: Â§

2006-06-12 14:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by lingt69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

good question, i can't seem to find it on my keyboard

2006-06-12 13:47:16 · answer #4 · answered by tbird00719 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋