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Etymology

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From Latin vel non.

Phrase

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vel non

  1. (especially law) or not; used when discussing the existence or nonexistence of a condition, circumstance, etc
    • June 1982, United States Supreme Court, Plyler v. Doe:
      The undocumented status of these children vel non does not establish a sufficient rational basis for denying them benefits that the State affords other residents.