Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vide

Preposition
/vaɪˈdiː/
Definition
Refers to a directive to ‘see’ or ‘refer to’ something, commonly used in legal and academic writing.
Examples
  • Vide the following case for more details.
  • In the discussion of the theory, vide Appendix A for further explanation.
  • The contract, vide Section 5, outlines the responsibilities of each party.
Meaning
Vide is often used to direct the reader to additional information or a specific source.
Synonyms
  • See
  • Refer to
  • Look at