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Lat. The same. According to Lord Coke, "idem" has two significations. sc., idem syllabis seu verbis, (the same in syllables or words,) and idem re et sensu, (the same in substance and in sense.) 10 Coke. 124a. In old practice. The said, or aforesaid; said, aforesaid. Distinguished from "praedictus" in old entries, though having the same general signification. Townsh. PL 15V 16. … [Read more...]
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In the civil law. An unlearned, illiterate, or simple person. Calvin. A private man; one not in office. In common law. An idiot or fool. … [Read more...]
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Latin, meaning It is the same to say nothing as not to say enough. … [Read more...]
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This is the name of an old writ which directs the sheriff to inquire whether a man be an idiot or not. The inquisition is to be made by a jury of twelve men. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 232. And, if the man were found an Idiot, the profits of his lands and the custody of his person might be granted by the king to any subject who had interest enough to obtain them. 1 Bl. Comm. 303. … [Read more...]
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Latin: The same for the same. An illustration of a kind that really adds no additional element to the consideration of the question. Idem semper antecedenti proximo refertur. Co. Litt. 685. "The same" is always referred to its next antecedent. … [Read more...]