ex rel.
- A Latin abbreviation used in legal cases to indicate that a government proceeding is initiated in the interest of a private party
- The case of The State of Texas ex rel. John Doe was initiated on his interest for a public cause.
- In a lawsuit, ex rel. is used when a private individual represents a government entity.
- Ex rel. in the case's title indicates that the legal action was prompted by a private party, not government officials.
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