the origin of this use...why K instead of C
2007-09-28 13:30:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I just consulted my father, who is a lawyer, and he told me that the Kappa (K) symbol is Greek for "C." In law they use lots of archaic Greek symbols like the Delta (Δ) symbol is used for "defendant" and the Pi (π) symbol is the Greek symbol for "plaintiff" also. Many legal abbreviation symbols use Greek letters I guess. I love your question. I wondered that too so I gave you a star.
2007-09-28 15:08:37 · answer #1 · answered by Eisbär 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-02 09:50:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just tradition. But I would think that someone could confuse "C" for "Copyright," since C is commonly used for that. Also, people generally like using the letter "K" for things with a hard "K" sound. Like Krispy Chicken sandwiches. Why would someone use "K" there? Or "Krispy Kreme"? It makes no sense, but...it's just the way it is.
2007-09-28 13:37:45 · answer #3 · answered by Chris 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's just phonetic and easy to distinguish from other abbreviations like "c" for copyright.
2007-09-28 14:03:29 · answer #4 · answered by raichasays 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just an abbreviation. From the french word - kontra. [(') belong over the o and a.]
2007-09-28 13:39:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋