Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Term: ETC.
Definition: ETC. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "et cetera," which means "and so on" or "and other things." It is used to indicate that there are more items or examples that could be listed, but they are not necessary to mention. For example, if someone says "I like to eat pizza, pasta, burgers, etc.," it means they enjoy other types of food as well, but they don't need to list them all.
Term: ETC.
Definition: ETC. is an abbreviation for "et cetera," which means "and so on" or "and other things."
Example: She packed her suitcase with clothes, shoes, toiletries, etc.
Explanation: In this example, "etc." is used to indicate that there were other items packed in addition to the ones listed. It is a way to avoid listing every single item and instead provide a general idea of what was packed.