under erasure

Of a word in text, erased but left visible, usually to emphasize that the term is relevant but imperfect. This literary practice, also known as sous rature, originated in the philosophical works of Martin Heidegger. Class, why do you think the author chose to include this word under erasure?

See also:

better left unsaid
checker
death by spell check
labor the point
labour the point
heave (something) at (someone or something)
heave at
rough edges
be flesh and blood
be only flesh and blood

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