chapter and verse Definition

chapter
noun

1. One of the numbered or titled sections into which a book is divided.

Thesaurus: part, section, episode, division, sequence, stage, topic.
2. A period associated with certain happenings.

Example: University was an exciting chapter in my life
3. A sequence or series.

Example: a chapter of accidents
(N Amer)
4a. A branch of a society;
(N Amer)
4b. A meeting of such a branch.
5a. The body of canons of a cathedral, or of the members of a religious order;
5b. A meeting of such people.
6. A division of the Acts of Parliament of a session.

verb

chaptered, chaptering
1. To divide into chapters.

Idiom: chapter and verse

An exact reference, description of circumstances, etc quoted in justification of a statement, etc.

Etymology: 13c: from French chapitre, from Latin capitulum, diminutive of caput head.