Legal Definitions - i.e.

i.e.

i.e. is a Latin abbreviation that stands for "id est," which means "that is." It is used to clarify or explain the previous statement.

• The federal government's highest judicial body, i.e., the Supreme Court.
• His children (i.e., Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Joan).

The first example clarifies that the Supreme Court is the highest judicial body of the federal government. The second example explains that the children referred to are specifically Matthew, Mark, Luke, and Joan.

It's important to note that i.e. is different from e.g., which is used to provide examples.