Subsequent
/səbˈsɛkwənt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Occurring or coming later or after something else in time or order.
The subsequent chapters explain the main findings of the report.
Forms
- subsequently
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'subsequent' clarifies timing relations, often contrasting with 'prior' or 'preceding' to specify event order precisely.
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