Scilicet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsɪlɪˌsɛt/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Scilicet is an adverb meaning Namely, to wit, as follows.
Meaning
Namely, to wit, as follows.
More Meanings
- (law) Done in the appropriate place within a jurisdiction for the documented act.
- (in quotations/citations) Used parenthetically to supply information which is not given in the portion of text being quoted, but is clearly given by its context, such as for quoted pronouns with unquoted antecedents.
Example Sentences
As in ejectment, where the declaration is of a demise the second of January, and that the defendant afterwards, scilicet, the first of January ejected him, here the scilicet may be rejected, as being contrary to what went before.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include videlicet, namely, suchly, thusly, specificatively, followingly.
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