Exempli Gratia

/ɪɡˈzɛmpli ˈɡrɑːʃiə/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) Used in legal writing to introduce one or more examples, equivalent to 'for example'.
    The contract addresses several issues, exempli gratia, breach remedies and dispute resolution.

Forms

  • exempli gratia

Commentary

Often abbreviated as 'e.g.' in legal documents, it clarifies that what follows are examples, not an exhaustive list.

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