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A.k.a.

Definition

An abbreviation for "also known as," typically used before an alternate name such as a nickname, a maiden or married name, or an alias. For example, "Abraham Lincoln a.k.a. Honest Abe." 

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

An abbreviation for "also known as," usually used before alternate names for the same person. For example, "Elizabeth Simmons a.k.a. Betsy Simmons."

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:10 pm