Grammar Tip 2 : The incorrect use of 'Et al.'

Et al.
This is a Latin word meaning “et alibi” that is used like etc. (Grammar Tip 1 : Incorrect use of etc.)
to mean 'and others'. 

Etc. or etc. is used for things.
Et al. or et al. is used for people.

For example :
She will be coming to the party with her husband, father, mother, son, et al. 
 
This phrase is typically seen in the acknowledgement/reference section.
For example :
Fantasy World, by J.K. Rowling, David Eddings, et al.

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