In Hawaii, the letters "SS" stand for the Latin word "scilicet," which means what?

• A. For the Record
• B. In Other Words
• C. Specifically
• D. Namely; Described

Answer: (D)

The concept tested is how the Latin abbreviation scilicet functions in legal writing: it signals a precise clarification of what has just been stated. When scilicet is used, it points to the exact thing being named or described, much like saying “namely” or “that is to say.” In Hawaii, the shorthand SS stands for scilicet, so the best fit for its meaning is “Namely; Described,” because it introduces the specific detail or description that follows.

Why this fits best: scilicet is used to single out and specify something in a sentence, making it clear exactly what is meant. The word “namely” captures that function, and pairing it with “described” reflects that the following words will describe the identified item.

Other options don’t match as closely. “For the Record” isn’t a meaning of scilicet, and while “In Other Words” resembles the idea of clarification, that phrase more closely aligns with i.e. (id est) rather than scilicet. “Specifically” is close in sense but doesn’t convey the exact clarifying label that scilicet provides as clearly as “Namely; Described.”