Secondly

/ˈsɛkəndli/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) Used to introduce the second point or reason in a legal argument or discourse.
    Secondly, the contract lacks the necessary consideration to be enforceable.

Commentary

Typically used in legal writing to organize points clearly; avoid overuse to maintain persuasiveness.

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