scil.
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of scil.
From the Latin word scīlicet, contraction of scīre licet “it is permitted to know”
Example Sentences
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Gronovius proposes instead of adversus to read aversas: scil. the valleys behind them, or in their rear.
From The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livius, Titus
In iustificatione duplex caritas nobis datur, scil. creata et increata: illa quâ diligimus, et illa quâ diligimur....
From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur
Exigitur autem ad remissionem peccati mortalis perfectior poenitentia, ut scil. homo actualiter pecoatum mortale commissum detestetur, quantum in ipso est, ut scil. diligentiam adhibeat ad memorandum singula peccata mortalia, ut singula detestetur.
From Grace, Actual and Habitual A Dogmatic Treatise by Preuss, Arthur
Declan however had two uterine brothers, sons of Aongus, scil.:
From The Life of St. Declan of Ardmore by Power, P. (Patrick)
The firmament was set in his most clearnesse, scil. the world was lighted in all its parts by the concepcion of the empress Our Lady....
From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 16 by Various
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