Former
/ˈfɔːrmər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having previously been in a specified position or status but not currently.
The former president testified in court yesterday.
- (n.) A person who previously held a particular office or position.
The testimony of a former is often relevant in legal disputes.
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Commentary
'Former' is commonly used to describe previous officeholders or statuses, emphasizing temporal change in legal contexts.
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