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Definition of and/or

—used as a function word to indicate that two words or expressions are to be taken together or individually language comprehension and/or production— David Crystal

First Known Use of and/or

1853, in the meaning defined above

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“And/or.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/and%2For. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.

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