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E.g., is the abbreviation for the Latin phrase�exempli gratia, meaning "for the sake of example."

In formal legal writing,�e.g. is a�signal�indicating that the following source represents one supporting example out of a number that could be given.�According to the Bluebook, e.g., indicates two things:

• First, it is followed by one or more sources that directly support the proposition, in this respect, e.g. functions like no signal.
• Second, e.g., indicates that the source is merely one of several that support this argument.
  • Note that�e.g.,�should be followed by a comma, and that it can be preceded by other signals.
  • Examples include:�See, e.g., ____��and�But see, e.g., ____.

In general writing, this signal can be used to give examples that illuminate or support the preceding statement.� In this type of writing, the examples given in support are more often generic words than specific sources.� Thus, someone selling clothes might write, "Winter clothes on sale (e.g., coats, gloves, hats).� Get them while they last!"