viz

Speech parts

1. viz - Noun

2. viz - Adjective

3. viz - Verb

4. viz - Adverb

Meaning

To wit; that is; namely.

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Examples

Every Englishman is convinced of one thing, viz.: That to be an Englishman is to belong to the most exclusive club there is. Ogden Nash

Strikes and boycotting are akin to war, and can be justified only on grounds analogous to those which justify war, viz., intolerable injustice and oppression. Rutherford B. Hayes

Any person without invincible prejudice who had the same experience would come to the same broad conclusion, viz., that things hitherto held impossible do actually occur. Oliver Lodge

The apology, that is constantly put forth for the injustice of government, viz., that a man must consent to give up some of his rights, in order to have his other rights protected - involves a palpable absurdity, both legally and politically. Lysander Spooner

Only this incident inseparable every custom must have, viz., that it be consonant to reason; for how long soever it hath continued, if it be against reason, it is of no force in law. Edward Coke

Until 1989, there was a complete consensus in all sources (Hindu, Muslim and European) which spoke out on the matter, viz. that the Babri Masjid had been built in forcible replacement of a Hindu temple. Koenraad Elst

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