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The Dative of Reference
Recognizing the Dative of Reference
- The dative of reference qualifies for whom the statement is true.
Translating the Dative of Reference
- The meaning of the dative of reference depends upon the general idea of the sentence.
Examples of the Dative of Reference
- cum hac sola rem esse nobis (Cicero, Pro Caelio)
- Translation: As far as we are concerned, the thing lies with her alone
