Alternate
/ˈɔːltərnət/
Definitions
- (adj.) Occurring or succeeding by turns or in sequence; every other.
They meet on alternate days.
- (v.) To occur or cause to occur in turn repeatedly.
The judge alternated between cases.
Forms
- alternates
- alternated
- alternating
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'alternate' often describes options or sequences, so clarify context to avoid ambiguity between adjective and verb forms.
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