Idem

usgb/ˈɪdem/
adverb

The same as what has been stated.

The fitness equipment is offered on an 'as is' basis and the purchaser buy them at his own risk and at 'idem' with no warranties, express or implied.
Visual representation of "idem" - the same as what has been stated

Often appears as...

  • idem sonans
  • idem factum

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Legal Precision

Used to emphasize exactness in legal documents, avoiding ambiguity.

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All rights reserved idem as in the previous contract.
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Academic Reference

Common in academic writing to refer to previously cited work without repeating details.

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See idem, page 24, for the survey results.
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Same Context

Use 'idem' when you're referring to something in the same context, not something new.

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The results were consistent with those found by Jones (2019, idem).
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