videlicet

American  

[wi-dey-li-ket, vi-del-uh-sit] / wɪˈdeɪ lɪˌkɛt, vɪˈdɛl ə sɪt /

adverb

Latin.

1. that is to say; namely (used especially to introduce examples, details, etc.): viz., viz

   It happened two days after, videlicet the 14th of June.

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videlicet British  

/ vɪˈdiːlɪˌsɛt /

adverb

1.  viz.  namely: used to specify items, examples, etc

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Etymology

Origin of videlicet

First recorded in 1450–1500; from vidēlicet, shortening of vidēre licet “it is permitted to see; it is plain to see, evidently”; licit ( def. )

Example Sentences

Et pro predicta Aluecia uxore sua unam robam videlicet et octo virgas panni de secta secundorum clericorum cum furrura de scurellis.'

From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul

Prima opinio eorum est, qui gratiam efficacem constituunt in assensu et cooperatione humana, ita ut ab eventu dicatur gratia efficax, quia videlicet sortitur effectum et ideo sortitur effectum, quia voluntas humana cooperatur.

From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur

Inter tres principes, videlicet, Gruffinum filium Conani principem Venedotiæ, Blethinum filium Cynvini principem Povisiæ, et Rhesum filium Tewdwr principem Suth-walliæ inquisitio magna fuit de armis et de regali sanguine antiquorum Britonum. 

From Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards by Evans, Evan

The attorney-general contended that the words in italics coming under a videlicet might be entirely rejected.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 10 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Legal by Ingersoll, Robert Green

In St. Dogmell’s parish, Pembrokeshire, there is a tump which bears the name of ‘Cnwc y Celwydd,’ videlicet, the Tump of Lies.

From British Goblins Welsh Folk-lore, Fairy Mythology, Legends and Traditions by Sikes, Wirt

Related Words

• namely
• that is