adv
scilicet
Scilicet (adv) means Namely, to wit, as follows.
adv
1
Namely, to wit, as follows.
2
Done in the appropriate place within a jurisdiction for the documented act.
3
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.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “scilicet”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin scīlicet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of scilicet?
"scilicet" (adv) means namely, to wit, as follows.
What are the different meanings of scilicet?
"scilicet" has 3 main meanings: 1. Namely, to wit, as follows; 2. Done in the appropriate place within a jurisdiction for the documented act; 3. 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.