“Ex rel” is an abbreviation for “ex relatione,” which is Latin for “on the relation of.” It is commonly used in legal documents to indicate that the action is being brought on behalf of or in the name of someone else, typically a government entity or official. For example, “The State of California ex rel. John Smith” means that the legal action is being brought by John Smith on behalf of the State of California. This term is often used in cases involving governmental authority or interests.
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