Later
/ˈleɪtər/
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- (adv.) At a time subsequent to a reference point, often used in legal contexts to specify deadlines or sequence of events.
The contract must be signed no later than July 15.
- (adj.) Subsequent in time; occurring after a given event or date, frequently used to clarify timing in legal documents.
The later statute amended the provisions of the earlier law.
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Commentary
Often used to clarify timing in contracts and statutes; precise specification of "later" dates is crucial to avoid ambiguity.
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