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It is from the French phrase "répondez s'il vous plaît"(responday seel vu ple) which means "respond, if you please" or "Please respond." It is often written on an invitation to a party or social event, and requests a written reply from those invited if they plan to attend or not. In modern times, it might be understood that those who do not reply are not coming, and only those who reply will attend, however formal social etiquette suggests that both those who are and are not attending should respond.

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