Fourth
/ˈfɔːrθ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Denoting the ordinal number for four in a series or sequence.
The fourth clause of the contract specifies the payment terms.
- (n.) A term indicating the position or rank in a sequence as number four.
He came in fourth in the settlement negotiations.
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Used primarily as an ordinal adjective or noun; in legal documents, precise numbering ensures clarity in referencing parts or steps.
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