In Virgil, a term not so far back in history (5)

I believe the answer is:

later

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'in virgil a term not so far back in history' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'in virgil a term not' is the wordplay.
'in' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'LATER' can be found hidden inside 'virgil a term not'.

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(Other definitions for later that I've seen before include "Alter (anag.)" , "Following" , "At some time afterwards" , "Eventually" , "succeeding" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish News.

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