alias

alias (ay-lee-[schwa]s), adj. Issued after the first instrument has not been effective or resulted in action.

alias, adv.

1. Otherwise called or named; also known as (William Grimsby, alias the Grim Reaper).

2. At another time.

alias, n.

1. An assumed or additional name that a person has used or is known by.

— Also termed assumed name; fictitious name. [Cases: Names 14. C.J.S. Names §§ 29–34.]

2. Hist. A second writ issued after the first has failed. See alias writ under WRIT. Pl. aliases.

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译者Celia，毕业于新加坡知名法学院，擅长翻译涉及信息和智能技术领域的法律文件。