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subparagraph

nounmasculine/ɐliˈnɛɐ/medium

a·li·ne·a

Definition

Subdivision of a paragraph, usually indicated by an indentation of the first line; paragraph.
The contract has a subparagraph about termination.
Each subparagraph of the law was carefully analyzed.
Common collocations
subparagraph (a)under subparagraph

Etymology

Do francês 'alinéa', por sua vez do latim 'a linea' (a partir da linha).

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