sc.

¹

abbreviation for

1. to wit; namely (used especially on legal documents, as an affidavit, pleading, etc., to verify the place of action).

sc.

²

abbreviation for

1. scale.
2. scene.
3. science.
4. scientific.
5. screw.
6. scruple.
7. sculpsit.

Sc

³

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. scandium.

SC

⁴

abbreviation for

1. South Carolina (approved especially for use with zip code).

Sc.

⁵

abbreviation for

1. Scotch.
2. Scotland.
3. Scots.
4. Scottish.

s.c.

⁶

abbreviation for

1. Printing. small capitals.
2. supercalendered.

S.C.

⁷

abbreviation for

1. Sanitary Corps.
2. Security Council (of the U.N.).
3. Signal Corps.
4. South Carolina.
5. Staff Corps.
6. Supreme Court.

sc

¹

the internet domain name for

1. Seychelles

Sc

²

the chemical symbol for

1. scandium

sc.

³

abbreviation for

1. scene
2. scilicet

sc

⁴

abbreviation for

1. small capitals

SC

⁵

abbreviation for

1. Signal Corps
2. South Carolina
3. (in Canada) Star of Courage

Word History and Origins

Origin of sc.¹

From the Latin word scīlicet, contraction of scīre licet “it is permitted to know”

Example Sentences

John Gordon SC representing Ms Hand later brought up evidence from Ms Hand's gynaecological assessments.

From BBC

Speaking in court, Dr Peggy Dwyer SC, the counsel assisting the coroner, said Cauchi had been off his psychotropic medication since 2019, despite authorities being repeatedly warned of his deteriorating state.

From BBC

She is a lifelong Millwall fan but is also a season ticket holder with Portuguese side SC Farense, who are based near her home in Portugal.

From BBC

Perth barrister Seamus Rafferty SC represented Yung Filly in Perth Magistrates Court and applied for bail on the rapper’s behalf, the BBC reported.

From Los Angeles Times

He was represented in Perth Magistrates court by barrister Seamus Rafferty SC, who applied for bail on Barrientos' behalf.

From BBC