Et Cetera
/ˌet ˈsetərə/
Definitions
- (adv.) Used in legal and formal writing to indicate the continuation of a list in the same manner as named items.
The contract includes provisions covering indemnity, liability, confidentiality, et cetera.
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In legal drafting, 'et cetera' is often avoided in favor of specific enumeration or phrases like 'including' or 'inter alia' to reduce ambiguity.
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