Meaning & use
to wit
Used to introduce a more precise or detailed explanation of something just mentioned; that is to say, namely.
See it in a sentence
The contract lists one exception, to wit, damages caused by natural disasters.
He had one goal, to wit, finishing the marathon before sunset.
A note on using this word
To wit is a formal, largely archaic phrase found mainly in legal documents and very formal writing; it would sound stiff in casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
namelythat is
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