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indentation
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in·den·ta·tion (ndn-tshn)
n.
A notch, a pit, or a depression.

indentation
[in′dəntā′shən]
Etymology: L, in, within, dens, tooth
a notch, pit, or depression in the surface of an object, such as toothmarks on the tongue or skin. indent, v.


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They mix and match conventions, such as using MLA's hanging indent in an AMA example.
If any "Whereas" clause extends past one typed line, then the hanging indent paragraph format is used.
 
 
 
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