A"li*as (#), adv. [L., fr. alius. See Else.] Law (a)
Otherwise; otherwise called; -- a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of any one who has gone by two or more, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful; as, Smith, alias Simpson.
(b)
At another time.
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A"li*as, n.; pl. Aliases (#). [L., otherwise, at another time.] Law (a)
A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
(b)
Another name; an assumed name.
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