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Simple English definitions for legal terms
inter alia
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A quick definition of inter alia:
Inter alia is a Latin phrase that means "among other things." It is often used in legal documents and court cases to indicate that there are additional items or points that are not explicitly stated. For example, if a lawyer lists several reasons why their client should win a case, they might end the list with "inter alia" to indicate that there are other reasons as well.
A more thorough explanation:
Inter alia
A Latin phrase that means "among other things."
In the case of Cohen v. Cowles Media Co., 501 US 663 (1991), the Supreme Court stated that the First Amendment protects the freedom of the press, but it does not allow journalists to breach their promises of confidentiality, inter alia.
The example illustrates how the phrase "inter alia" is used in a legal context. In this case, the Supreme Court is stating that there are other limitations to the freedom of the press beyond breaching promises of confidentiality. The phrase "inter alia" is used to indicate that this is just one example of many possible limitations.