Also known as: ex · example
Written by attorneys · grounded in primary & secondary sources — see below
3 senses
An abbreviation denoting 'former.'
An abbreviation denoting 'without' or 'from.'
An abbreviation denoting 'exhibit' or 'example.'
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An abbreviation denoting 'former.'
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An abbreviation denoting 'without' or 'from.'
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An abbreviation denoting 'exhibit' or 'example.'
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Ethan Evans contracted to sell land to Erika Echevarria. The title search revealed an unreleased lien from a prior ex-wife's judgment. Erika refused to close because the defect rendered title unmarketable under the prudent purchaser standard.
Enigma Technologies employees sought recognition of same-sex marriages performed in another state. One employee listed a former spouse from a prior marriage as ex-husband on insurance forms.
It stands for former, without, from, exhibit, or example depending on context.
Supporting sources
Enzo Eastwood's lawyer attempted an ex parte call to the judge about pending discovery deadlines. The judge declined the communication because it concerned a substantive matter outside the presence of opposing counsel.
Eugene Ellsworth was prosecuted under a new criminal statute for conduct completed years earlier. The court invalidated the law as an ex post facto enactment increasing punishment after the fact.
Elise Everly disputed ownership of land located in State A. Her counsel attached the deed as Ex. A to the complaint and referenced the survey as Ex. B in the pretrial order.
Eduardo Enriquez sued in federal court under diversity jurisdiction. Counsel cited Erie as Ex. 1 in the brief to illustrate the directive to respect state rules of decision.
…legal rights to the unborn except in narrowly defined situations and except when the rights are contingent upon live birth. For example, the traditional rule of tort law denied recovery for prenatal injuries even though the child was born alive.[^maj-63] That rule has been changed in almost every jurisdiction. In most…