ibidem

[ ih-bee-dem; English ib-i-duhm, ih-bahy-duhm, ih-bee- ]

/ ɪˈbi dɛm; English ˈɪb ɪ dəm, ɪˈbaɪ dəm, ɪˈbi- /

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adverb Latin.

in the same book, chapter, page, etc.

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Origin of ibidem

Literally, “in the aforementioned place”

Mulier ibidem statim tres alios libros exussit; atque id ipsum denuo placide rogat, ut tres reliquos eodem illo pretio emat.
Selections from Viri Romae|Charles Franois L'Homond
Item ibidem dimidiam hidam de Cormell' quam Gilebertus tenet.
Feudal England -- Historical Studies On The Eleventh And Twelfth Centuries|J.H. Round
Ibidem Rogerus nepos Abbatis tertiam partem unius hidæ de eodem feudo.
Feudal England -- Historical Studies On The Eleventh And Twelfth Centuries|J.H. Round
Ni fallit fatum, Scoti quocunque locatum Invenient lapidem, regnare tenentur ibidem.
The Symbolism of Freemasonry|Albert G. Mackey

Et si dominus voluerit, ibidem possunt habere extranei bestias pro denariis.
Villainage in England|Paul Vinogradoff