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Ad idem

Defined in 5 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

To the same effect.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

To the same point AD INQUIRENDUM (Lat. for inquiry). A judicial writ, commanding inquiry to be made of anything relating to a cause depending in court.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

To the same point or effect Ad idem facit, it makes to or goes to establish the same point. Bract, fol. 27b.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

To the same point, or effect. Ad idem facit, it makes to or goes to establish the same point. Bract. fol. 278.

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. To the same point. Ad idem facit; it makes to, or goes to establish the same point. Bract, fol. 27 b. 29 a. A very common expression in Bracton, in referring to adjudged cases. Ad idem is used also in the old reports, and not unfrequently in the modem books. T. Baym. 175. 1 Sumner's R. 310, 463.