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4.1 Marks that differ due to spelling or conjoining
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Variations in spelling are permissible in a series application, but only if the pronunciation and meaning of the mark are unaffected. In the Lynson decision the Chief Assistant Registrar commented that:12
The separation of one word into two, or the running together of two words would be governed by the same considerations: the sound and meaning must remain the same. The appearance of the word or words must also be taken into account when the spelling or physical arrangement of the letters is varied. Minor changes … will be acceptable where more extensive ones will not.
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