This is indeed possible, just not in the obvious way. Let me present you with an example. | <framework:entity-query | name="contactQuery" | ejbql="select from Contact"> | <framework:restrictions> | <value>(lastName = #{nameFilter} or firstName = :el1)</value> | </framework:restrictions> | </framework:entity-query> | Seam generates named parameters in the pattern "el" + 1-based index of the restriction. So you can repeat the value expression by using this name. I am not 100% sure that it starts at 1, because the code seems to leave room for earlier positional parameters, but in all my tests, it always starts with :el1. Of course, you continue on in the same manner. If you had another restriction, you would use :e2 in that value. View the original post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=viewtopic&p=4058421#... Reply to the post : http://www.jboss.com/index.html?module=bb&op=posting&mode=reply&a...