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ma·nent | \ˈmäˌnent\

Definition of manent 

: remain on stage —used as a stage direction to specify that named characters do not leave the stage — compare exeunt

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History and Etymology for manent

Latin, they remain, 3d plural present indicative of manēre to remain

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