sensu lato

adverb

sensu la·​to

-ˈlāt(ˌ)ō

: in a broad sense

—used especially with names of taxa to indicate that the name is used more inclusively than sanctioned by current practice

Pyrus sensu lato includes pear, apple, quince, mountain ash and related forms

compare sensu stricto

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