Is the Semicolon Used as a Statement Delimiter in C++?

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The semicolon (;) is definitively used as a statement terminator in C++. It allows multiple statements to be written on a single line, separated by semicolons, although this practice is discouraged for the sake of readability. The discussion emphasizes that while it is technically possible to write numerous statements in one line, maintaining code legibility is crucial for effective programming.

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Is the semicolon (;) used as statement delimiter in C++?

I have been knowing that semiclon is statement terminator.

Another confusion:
I think, we can write as many as statements we wish in a single line and of course separating them by semicolon. But to ensure program readability we don't do that.
Am I correct?
 
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