Legal Definitions - videlicet

Videlicet is a Latin word that means "to wit" or "namely". It is used to make something more specific or to point out something that was previously stated in a general or unclear way.

• The party will be held at the park, videlicet, at the pavilion near the lake.
• The project requires three main components, videlicet, a computer, software, and a printer.

In the first example, videlicet is used to specify the exact location of the party. In the second example, it is used to list the three specific components needed for the project. Both examples illustrate how videlicet is used to make something more specific and clear.