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scilicet

scilicet (sil-[schwa]-set or -sit). [fr. Latin scire licet “that you may know”] That is to say; namely; VIDELICET. • Like videlicet, this word is used in pleadings and other instruments to introduce a more particular statement of matters previously mentioned in general terms. It has never been quite as common, however, as videlicet. — Abbr.

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videlicet

videlicet (vi-del-[schwa]-set or -sit). [Latin] To wit; that is to say; namely; SCILICET. • The term is used primarily to point out, particularize, or make more specific what has been previously stated in general (or occas. obscure) language. One common function is to state the time, place, or manner when that is the essence of

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