as in namely
that is to say
the journal cites the spot, scilicet present-day Provincetown, as the location of the Pilgrims' first landfall
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Broadnax, a Black man, has long argued his trial infringed on his constitutional rights, namely the 14th Amendment’s guarantees of equal protection and due process.—
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Before proceeding, just make sure to note the implications of a pause, namely whether interest will continue to accrue during it.—
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“Scilicet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scilicet. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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