The classical Latin alphabet did not have the letter "". Although many Latin words starting with the letter "" are now often spelled with "", this list mainly uses the spelling with "". LatinTranslationNotesI, Vitelli, dei Romani sono belliGo, O Vitellius, at the war sound of the Roman godPerfectly correct Latin sentence usually reported as funny by modern Italians because the same exact words, in Italian, mean "Romans' calves are beautiful", which has a ridiculously different meaning.ibidem (ibid.)in the same placeUsually used in bibliographic citations to refer to the last source previously referenced.id est (i.e.)that is (literally "it is")"That is (to say)" in the sense of "that means" and "which means", or "in other words", "namely", or sometimes "in this case", depending on the context.id quod plerumque acciditthat which generally happensPhrase used in legal language to indicate the most probable outcome from an act, fact, event or causeidem (id.)the sameUsed to refer to something that has already been cited; ditto. See also ibidem.idem quod (i.q.)the same asNot to be confused with an intelligence quotient.Idus Martiaethe Ides of MarchIn the Roman calendar, the Ides of March refers to the 15th day of March. In modern times, the term is best known as the date on which Julius Caesar was assassinated in 44 BC; the term has come to be used as a metaphor for impending doom.Jesu juva (J.J.)Jesus, help!Used by Johann Sebastian Bach at the beginning of his compositions, which he ended with "S.D.G." (Soli Deo gloria). Compare Besiyata Dishmaya.Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (INRI)Jesus the Nazarene, King of the JewsFrom Vulgate; John . John 19:20 states that this inscription was written in three languages—Aramaic, Latin and Greek—at the top of the cross during the crucifixion of Jesus.igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellumTherefore whoever desires peace, let him prepare for warPublius Flavius Vegetius Renatus, De re militari; similar to si vis pacem, para bellum and in pace ut sapiens aptarit idonea bello.igne natura renovatur integrathrough fire, nature is reborn wholeAn alchemical aphorism invented as an alternate meaning for the acronym INRI.igni ferroquewith fire and ironPhrase describing scorched earth tactics. Also rendered as igne atque ferro, ferro ignique, and other variations.ignis aurum probatfire tests goldPhrase referring to the refining of character through difficult circumstancesignis fatuusfoolish fireWill-o'-the-wisp.ignorantia juris non excusat (or ignorantia legis non excusat or ignorantia legis neminem excusat)ignorance of the law is no excuseLegal principle whereby ignorance of a law does not allow one to escape liabilityignoratio elenchiignorance of the issueThe logical fallacy of irrelevant conclusion: making an argument that, while possibly valid, doesn't prove or support the proposition it claims to. An ignoratio elenchi that is an intentional attempt to mislead or confuse the opposing party is known as a red herring. Elenchi is from the Greek elenchos.ignotum per ignotiusunknown by means of the more unknownAn explanation that is less clear than the thing to be explained. Synonymous with obscurum per obscurius.ignotus (ign.)unknownillum oportet crescere me autem minui He must become greater; I must become less In the Gospel of John , a phrase said by John the Baptist after baptizing Jesus. Motto of Saint John the Baptist Catholic School, San Juan, Metro Manila.imago Deiimage of GodFrom the religious concept that man was created in "God's image".imitatio deiimitation of a godA principle, held by several religions, that believers should strive to resemble their god(s).imperium in imperioan order within an order Group of people who owe utmost fealty to their leader(s), subordinating the interests of the larger group to the authority of the internal group's leader(s). A "fifth column" organization operating against the organization within which they seemingly reside.