Also known as: ie · id est · that is · in other words
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An abbreviation for the Latin phrase id est. It introduces a clarification or more precise restatement of the preceding statement.
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Ivan Ivanov sought entry to a home at midnight after the owner had consented only to daytime visits. The court held that the use of force constituted a breaking because the time-limited consent did not authorize entry then. Ivan was convicted of burglary.
India Inoue contracted to buy land from Imperial Motors. An unreleased lien appeared in the chain of title. The buyer refused to close because the title was unmarketable, i.e., a reasonably prudent purchaser would not accept it with that encumbrance.
Iris Irons filed suit against Insight Consulting. Her counsel sent a written notice and request for waiver of service under the rule. The defendant had a duty to avoid unnecessary service expenses by agreeing to the waiver.
Ibrahim Iqbal contributed to a judicial candidate's campaign. The contribution was made to obtain appointment as counsel in matters awarded by that judge. The arrangement raised questions about selection on merit rather than influence.
Icarus Aviation agreed to deliver aircraft parts by a set date. A brief port closure made performance impossible for two weeks. The duty was suspended during the closure but revived once normal operations resumed.
Isabella Ingram leased a storage unit from Ironwood Capital. The unit had a designated fixed spot in the facility. The arrangement created a landlord-tenant relationship because the space was intended to remain at that location for the lease term.
It stands for the Latin phrase id est, meaning that is. The abbreviation introduces a clarification or restatement of the preceding statement.
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I.e. introduces a precise clarification or restatement. E.g. introduces an illustrative example. Legal writing guides recommend spelling out both phrases for clarity with general readers.
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No. I.e. is a commonly used Latin abbreviation in legal writing and does not require underlining, unlike less familiar foreign terms.
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