as in namely
that is to say
the meaning of the Constitution is determined by one—and only one—body, videlicet, the U.S. Supreme Court
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In addition, the company’s desire for change — namely the desire for Vevers to put his personal stamp on the brand and introduce ready-to-wear — played a big part in his decision to join Coach.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025 -
Still, the Fed is boxed in by competing pressures, namely its dual mandate for price stability and maximum employment.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Videlicet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/videlicet. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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