Legal Definitions - E.G.

E.G.

E.G. is an abbreviation of the Latin phrase "exempli gratia," which means "for example." It is used to introduce one or more examples that illustrate a point.

• A few of my favorite fruits are citrus fruits, e.g., oranges and lemons.
• There are many types of dogs, e.g., poodles, bulldogs, and golden retrievers.
• Some popular social media platforms, e.g., Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, have millions of users.

These examples show how e.g. is used to introduce specific examples that help clarify a point. In the first example, e.g. is used to specify which types of citrus fruits the speaker likes. In the second example, e.g. is used to give examples of different dog breeds. In the third example, e.g. is used to list some of the most popular social media platforms.