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    81 year ago

    Wilhoit’s Law

    Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition, to wit: There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect

    Francis M. Wilhoit

    • eric
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      11 year ago

      Can anyone explain what “to wit” means in this instance?

      • @Octavio
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        41 year ago

        It’s the same as saying “namely”, or “that is to say”. In this instance it means, “and that one proposition is…”

        • eric
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          21 year ago

          Thank you kindly