"vel" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin vel (“or”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|vel||or}} Latin vel (“or”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} vel
  1. (logic) The ∨ symbol used to represent the inclusive or, which is a logical connective. Categories (topical): Logic Related terms: vel non
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