idem sonans
/ˈɪdɛm ˈsəʊnanz/ /ˈʌɪdɛm ˈsəʊnanz/Law
adjective
Homophonous (with).
noun
An identity of sound in the pronunciation of words or names; the occurrence in a document of a material word or name misspelt but having the sound of the word or name intended; the principle that the intended word or name is understood in such circumstances.
Origin
Early 19th century. From classical Latin īdem the same + sonāns sonant.
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