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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
A'LIAS, [L.] Otherwise; as in this example, Simson alias Smith; a word used in judicial proceedings to connect the different names by which a person is called who attempts to conceal his true name and pass under a fictitious one.
A'LIAS, n. A second writ, or execution, issued when the first has failed to enforce the judgment.
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.
A second or further writ which is
issued after a first writ has expired without effect.
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