et al.
The abbreviation 'et al.' comes from the Latin phrase 'et alii,' meaning 'and others.' It is commonly used in academic and legal writing.
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Definition
C1Academic Writing
(formal)Used to indicate additional authors or contributors not listed by name.
Example
- The study by Smith et al. explores the effects of climate change on biodiversity.
C2Legal Documents
(technical)Used to refer to multiple parties involved in a case without listing all names.
Example
- The lawsuit, Johnson et al. v. State, was settled out of court.
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