Ordinal Number
/ˈɔːrdɪnəl ˈnʌmbər/
Definitions
- (n.) A number defining position or order in a sequential legal list or hierarchy.
The statute was identified by its ordinal number in the legal code.
Forms
- ordinal numbers
Commentary
Ordinal numbers are used in legal documents to specify sequence or rank and may appear in statutes, case citations, or procedural orders.
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