What is "comma splice"

n. (context grammar English) Two independent clauses strung together with a comma in between.

A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. For example: Although acceptable in some languages and compulsory in others (e.g., Bulgarian or French), comma splices are usually considered style errors in English . Some English style guides consider comma splices appropriate in certain situations, such as when being poetic or with short similar phrases.