Remove “but” after a negative signal

Warning²Federal courts, Illinois courts21st and 22nd editions

A negative signal already marks the contrast, so “but” is dropped from “but see” and “but cf.” once another negative signal already precedes it.¹

1. 1R. 1.2(c) Signals that indicate contradiction.
2. 2A warning: the form is usually wrong under the rule in note 1, and context can justify it.