VIDELICET

namely, viz., that is to say, to wit, videlicet

(adverb) as follows

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

videlicet (not comparable)

Namely, to wit, that is to say (used when clarifying or naming the preceding item or topic)

Usage notes

Where videlicet is carefully distinguished from scilicet, viz. is used to provide glosses and sc. to provide omitted words or parenthetic clarification.

Synonyms

See namely

Source: Wiktionary


Vi*del"i*cet, adv. Etym: [L., contr. fr. videre licet, literally, it is easy to see, one may or can see.]

Definition: To wit; namely; -- often abbreviated to viz.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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