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 # require or disallow semicolons instead of ASI (semi)
 
-JavaScript is unique amongst the C-like languages in that it doesn't require semicolons at the end of each statement. In many cases, the JavaScript engine can determine that a semicolon should be in a certain spot and will automatically add it. This feature is known as **automatic semicolon insertion (ASI)** and is considered one of the more controversial features of JavaScript. For example, the following lines are both valid:
+JavaScript doesn't require semicolons at the end of each statement. In many cases, the JavaScript engine can determine that a semicolon should be in a certain spot and will automatically add it. This feature is known as **automatic semicolon insertion (ASI)** and is considered one of the more controversial features of JavaScript. For example, the following lines are both valid:
 
 ```js
 var name = "ESLint"