What is loc cit.?

Loc cit is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "loco citato," which means "in the place cited." It is used in academic writings and bibliographic citations to refer to a previously cited work or source. Instead of repeating the full citation information, loc cit is used to indicate that the reference is from the same source as the one previously cited. It is often abbreviated as "loc. cit." in citations and footnotes. However, it is not commonly used in modern academic writing, as other citation styles have replaced its usage.