Definition

1. Adverb:
   • And elsewhere: A Latin term used primarily in academic, legal, or formal writing to indicate that something (e.g., a citation, a reference, an example) can also be found in other places within the cited text or source.

Usage

• The term "et alibi" (often abbreviated as in citations, but this can be ambiguous with "et alia") is used to reference additional locations in a source text. It signals that the cited information or a similar point appears in other passages not specifically listed.
• It is typically used within parentheses or footnotes following a specific citation.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • The author discusses this theory in Chapter 3 (see page 45 et alibi). (This indicates the theory is also discussed elsewhere in Chapter 3, beyond just page 45.)
  • This legal principle is established in the cited case and et alibi throughout the common law tradition. (This means the principle is found in the specific case mentioned and in other common law cases.)

Advanced Usage

• In Scholarly Citations: Used to avoid listing numerous page numbers or locations. It implies "and in other places in this same work."
  • The manuscript contains several such annotations (folio 12r et alibi).

Variants and Related Words

• et al.: A common abbreviation for both "et alii" (and others) and, less frequently, "et alibi." Context usually clarifies the meaning.
• et seq.: An abbreviation for "et sequentes" or "et sequentia," meaning "and the following." This refers to consecutive pages or sections, whereas "et alibi" refers to non-consecutive, scattered locations.
• passim: A similar Latin adverb meaning "here and there" or "throughout," used to indicate that a topic is discussed frequently in various parts of a work.

Synonyms

• And elsewhere
• And in other places

Notes

• "Et alibi" is a specialized term from academic Latin. In modern practice, especially in citations, the abbreviation "et al." (for "et alii/alia") is vastly more common for referring to multiple authors. To avoid confusion, some style guides recommend using English phrases like "and elsewhere" or "and other passages" instead of "et alibi."

Adverb

1. and elsewhere (used when referring to other occurrences in a text)