> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://faq.schoolrp.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://faq.schoolrp.net/roleplaying/common-terminology.md).

# Common Terminology

Here you'll find a list of phrases or words that are commonly used around the server to describe a role, type of roleplay, etc. If you're new, many of these won't be of great use to you yet, but it'll help you to understand what they mean.

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## IC or ICly

This means In-Character, or in roleplaying.

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## OOC or OOCly

This means Out-Of-Character, or out of roleplay.

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## Faction

A faction is a large group of individuals that occupy a roleplay role within the server, e.g. Teacher Faction, or Police Faction. All factions are lead by a singular 'Faction Lead' which is usually a member of the server's staff team.

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## P2K

This means 'Perms 2 Know', this is typically used by players in OOC channels to ask you for permission to know your character In-Character, example: ![](/files/euzVzpuohP58o3NVDvtC)

By allowing someone P2K the player would already know your character's name, skipping the process of your character introducing themselves ICly

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## Void

Voiding a roleplay situation would mean that the situation the player is 'voiding' would no longer have happened, effectively erasing it from roleplay. *This can only occur in certain situations where all parties involved agree to void, or a staff member confirms a rule was broken and thus voids the situation.*

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## Greenie

This is a friendly term to describe new players due to their green tag. *If a player is being rude, or toxic, please report them to online staff via* [*General Support*](/support/general-questions.md)*.*