chapter and verse

chapter and verse
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.: Give me chapter and verse for the information you've provided so far.
3. Informal.
a. detailed information.
b. a set of regulations or rules.
[1620-30]

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