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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Many communities have stepped up to meet the moment, such as Los Angeles — namely United Teachers of Los Angeles.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026 -
According to O’Leary, airports have effectively delegated to airlines the consequences of early morning happy hour—namely, rowdy passengers boarding flights while less than lucid.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
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“Videlicet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/videlicet. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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