2 entries under this word

Alias

A'li-as, adv.

adverb

adv. [Lat.] Otherwise; otherwise called; — a term used in legal proceedings to connect the different names of a party who has gone by two or several, and whose true name is for any cause doubtful; as, Smith, alius Simpson.

A'li-as, n.

noun

n. [Lat.] (Law.) (a.) A second or further writ which is issued after a first writ has expired without effect. (b.) Another name; an assumed name.