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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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