Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vel
conjunction
/vɛl/
Definition
A conjunction used to indicate an alternative or choice between two objects or conditions, equivalent to ‘or’ in English.
Examples
- The contract states that the payment can be made in cash vel credit.
- If necessary, you can travel by bus vel train.
Meaning
In legal and formal texts, ‘vel’ is often used to present options or alternatives without explicitly favoring one over the other.
Synonyms
- or
- alternatively
