inter alia

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is Latin for 'among other things'. Since alia is neuter plural it does not normally refer to people. The Latin equivalent would be inter alios, but this is never used. The English alternative among others does not have this restriction and is preferable in general use.

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(Latin) among other things.

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This entry contains information applicable to United States law only.

[Latin, Among other things.] A phrase used in pleading to designate that a particular statute set out therein is only a part of the statute that is relevant to the facts of the lawsuit and not the entire statute.

Inter alia is also used when reporting court decisions to indicate that there were other rulings made by the court but only a particular holding of the case is cited.

Among other things.

For a list of words related to inter alia, see:

• Latin Words and Phrases - inter alia: among other things

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See words rhyming with "inter alia."