SL

¹

abbreviation for

1. source language.

s.l.

²

abbreviation for

1. Also sl. salvage loss.
2. Bibliography. without place (of publication).

SL

¹

abbreviation for

1. Solicitor at Law

sl

²

the internet domain name for

1. Sierra Leone

S/L

³

abbreviation for

1. Squadron Leader

sl

⁴

abbreviation for

1. sine loco

Word History and Origins

Origin of SL¹

From Latin sine locō s.l. fordef 2

Word History and Origins

Origin of SL¹

Latin: without place (of publication)

Example Sentences

There’s always an element of luck in how the economy fares overall during a particular president’sl term.

From Salon

SL Chiu, who only gave his initials due to fear of government retribution, said the hearing marked a historic moment.

From Seattle Times

That inquiry soon ballooned to include a large number of felonies as well as misdemeanors, which had been given the same internal code — “SL” — meaning they had been suspended for personnel reasons.

From New York Times

His company, too, is seeking a New York casino license with SL Green, and Roc Nation in Times Square.

From Seattle Times

The vulgarities in question mostly center around an over-the-top performance of toxic masculinity: throwing around sexist terms like "sl*t" and "wh*re," homophobic slurs, and using phrases like "grow a pair."

From Salon

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