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E: 25/07 Win 8 x a new edition of the Concise Oxford English dictionary

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  • An informal language or code used in internet chatrooms, email, etc., in which numerals or special characters are used to represent standard letters

erms and conditions

1. The English Oxford dictionary competition (the "Competition") is open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over.
2. The Competition is not open to employees or agencies of Guardian News & Media Limited ("GNM"), its group companies, their family members or anyone else connected to the Competition.
3. Entry into the Competition is acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
4. To enter the Competition, answer the question and fill in the boxes on this page as requested and click the 'Submit' button.
5. Entries on behalf of another person will not be accepted and joint submissions are not allowed.
6. No responsibility is taken for entries that are lost, delayed, misdirected or incomplete or cannot be delivered or entered for any technical or other reason. Proof of delivery of the Entry is not proof of receipt.
7. The Competition closes at 2pm on Friday July 25 2008. Entries received after this closing date will not be processed.
8. The winner will be chosen from a random draw of all correct entries received. The judges' decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
9. The winner will receive a new edition of the Concise Oxford English dictionary.
10. The winner will be notified by phone after 2pm on Friday July 25 2008 and given details on how to collect the dictionary.
11. Details of the winner can be obtained by sending a stamped addressed envelope to the following address: The Guardian Marketing Department, 119 Farringdon Road, London, EC1R 3ER.
12. The prize is non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and is not redeemable for cash or other prizes. GNM accepts no responsibility for any costs associated with the prize and not specifically included in the prize, including, without limitation, meals, personal expenses, insurance and travel expenses.
13. GNM retains the right to substitute the prize with another prize of similar value in the event the original prize offered is not available due to circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
14. The winners may be required for promotional activity.
15. No purchase necessary.
16. GNM accepts no responsibility for any damage, loss, liabilities, injury or disappointment incurred or suffered by you as a result of entering the Competition or accepting the prize. GNM further disclaims liability for any injury or damage to your or any other person's computer relating to or resulting from participation in or downloading any materials in connection with the Competition. Nothing shall exclude the liability of GNM for death or personal injury as a result of either party's negligence.
17. GNM reserves the right at any time and from time to time to modify or discontinue, temporarily or permanently, this Competition with or without prior notice due to reasons outside its control.
18. The Competition will be governed by English law. Promoter: Guardian News & Media Limited, 119 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3ER, UK


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Comments

  • lilias
    lilias Posts: 7,902 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I've never heard of Leetspeak. Is this like making up your own code? How do your readers know what you mean??
  • bigglesinc
    bigglesinc Posts: 574 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Should the answer be:

    4n Inf0Rm4l l4N9UA9e 0r C0dE U5ED iN 1N+3rN3+ Ch@+R0OM5, Email, e+c., 1n wH1Ch NUM3R@L5 Or 5P3ci4L Ch4R4CTeRS 4r3 u5eD t0 r3PRE$eN+ 5+@Nd4RD l3+TER$


    Yes I know I'm sad and should get a day job :):):)
    ---->

    Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably, And never regret anything that made you smile

  • lilias
    lilias Posts: 7,902 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    bigglesinc wrote: »
    Should the answer be:

    4n Inf0Rm4l l4N9UA9e 0r C0dE U5ED iN 1N+3rN3+ Ch@+R0OM5, Email, e+c., 1n wH1Ch NUM3R@L5 Or 5P3ci4L Ch4R4CTeRS 4r3 u5eD t0 r3PRE$eN+ 5+@Nd4RD l3+TER$


    Yes I know I'm sad and should get a day job :):):)

    Ahh. I see. Thank you :)
  • totebag
    totebag Posts: 675 Forumite
    bigglesinc wrote: »
    Should the answer be:

    4n Inf0Rm4l l4N9UA9e 0r C0dE U5ED iN 1N+3rN3+ Ch@+R0OM5, Email, e+c., 1n wH1Ch NUM3R@L5 Or 5P3ci4L Ch4R4CTeRS 4r3 u5eD t0 r3PRE$eN+ 5+@Nd4RD l3+TER$


    Yes I know I'm sad and should get a day job :):):)


    makes sence now :confused::confused:

    “A dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is reality.” - John Lennon

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