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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  • To clear their names, Frida is forced to confront their pasts — namely, the fallout from their childhood in a cult.
    Laura Thompson, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • There are still a few hurdles ahead of him — namely recovery from wrist surgery to repair an injury that hampered him in 2024 — but signs point to the eight-time Pro Bowler being here at the start of the season.
    C. Isaiah Smalls II, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
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“Videlicet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/videlicet. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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