Idem
/ˈaɪ.dɛm/noun
The same; used to refer back to something previously mentioned.
Did you know?In legal contexts, 'Idem' is often employed to signify that a previously cited case or law is being referenced again, invoking the power of repetition in argumentation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
idem
“the same or identical.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
idem
“used in texts to refer back to previously mentioned items.”
16th Century
English
idem
“borrowed into English to express the concept of sameness.”
Modern English
English
idem
“retained as a term of reference in academic and legal writings.”