chapter and verse

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chapter and verse

n.
1. Full, detailed information on a subject or issue: recited the client's complaints by chapter and verse.
2. Bible A specific passage.
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chap′ter and verse′


n.
1. any specific chapter and verse of the Bible, as used when citing the text.
2. full, cited authority, as for any quotation, opinion, action, etc.
[1620–30]
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References in classic literature
"The words of King Lemuel" (she could cite chapter and verse as well as her husband).
View in context
BARRY HILLS reached another milestone in his 40-year training career as Chapter And Verse gave the Lambourn handler his 3,000th victory at Pontefract.
3000 NOT OUT; Hills reaches another milestone
BARRY Hills savoured another remarkable landmark in his 40-year training career when Chapter And Verse gave the Lambourn handler his 3,000th victory.
3,000th winner; RACING: SPORT SHORTS
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