"videlicet" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /vɪˈdɛlɪsɛt/, /ˈneɪmlɪ/, /təˈwɪt/, /ˈtuːwɪt/
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin vidēlicet, which itself is a contraction of vidēre licet, meaning "it is permitted to see". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|la|vidēlicet}} Latin vidēlicet Head templates: {{en-adv|-}} videlicet (not comparable)
  1. Namely, to wit, that is to say (used when clarifying or naming the preceding item or topic) Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: namely, viz., vizt, vid., videl
    Sense id: en-videlicet-en-adv-yJnhgLyI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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