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