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And it is adjourned. A phrase used in the old reports, where the argument of a cause was adjourned to another day, or where a second argument was had. 1 Keb. 692, 754, 773. … [Read more...] about ET ADJOURNATUR

Lat. And now at this day. This phrase was the formal beginning of an entry of appearance or of a continuance. The equivalent English words are still used in this connection. … [Read more...] about ET MODO AD HUNC DIEM

Latin abbreviation for et alia which means and others. Usually used in a case caption to refer to the other parties to a case, e.g. plaintiffs listed as John Doe, Richard Roe, Jane Doe, et al. , Plaintiffs. … [Read more...] about ET AL

Lat. And not. A technical phrase in pleading, which introduces the negative averments of a special traverse. It has the same force and effect as the words "absque hoc" and is occasionally used instead of the latter. … [Read more...] about ET NON

And another. The abbreviation et al. (sometimes in the plural written et als.) is affixed to the name of the person first mentioned, where there are several plaintiffs, grantors, persons addressed, etc. … [Read more...] about ET ALIUS