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subparagraph

subparagraph

8 6.1
A small section inside a paragraph used in legal documents
  • noun
  • /ˌsʌbˈpɑːrɡrəf/
  • Formal
translation icon : subpárrafo
  • So if Israel can fulfill either one of these two requirements, then Israel will have fulfilled the literal language of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph 1 of Resolution 242.
  • subparagraph of a paragraph

Examples

  • The letter to Mann contains highly specific requests spanning eight paragraphs and nineteen subparagraphs.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The contract includes several amendments, and subparagraph C specifies the changes to payment terms.

  • But subparagraph four states I have the power to extend your contract in the event of an emergency.

  • I invite your attention to subparagraph H, first of all.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Page 417, paragraph "A," subparagraph "B," little letter "C."

  • You will note that paragraph 1, subparagraph (i) calls for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict.

    Academic text (2000)
  • I think that's a US Code violation, Section 616, Subparagraph 5A.

  • The amounts recoverable in an action under this section shall include interest on the amounts recoverable under subparagraphs (A) through (D).

    Academic text (1995)
  • These conclusions are strengthened by an analysis of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph 1 of Resolution 242 quoted above.

    Academic text (2000)
  • In the legal document, subparagraph 3 clearly outlines the responsibilities of each party involved.

Synonyms

subsection
vssubparagraph
42 3.4

A smaller part of a section about one topic

is a smaller division located inside a paragraph rather than a section
subpart
vssubparagraph
28 7.2

A smaller section inside a larger section, for example in a book or manual

is the same idea but restricted to divisions inside paragraphs in formal documents
subsec
vssubparagraph
7.5

A smaller part of a section in a document that gives more detail

uses the full term and refers to parts inside a paragraph rather than sections
subsegment
vssubparagraph
5.8

A smaller part of a larger section

is specifically a division inside a paragraph, often in formal or legal texts

How Big

chapter
531 1.0
section
1.0
paragraph
289 1.5
subparagraph
  • Formal
8 6.1
clause
38 3.0
phrase
  • Specialized
662 2.6
word
1.0

Surface Forms

subparagraph singular
subparagraphs plural

Morphology

subparagraph = paragraph (transparent) = sub + paragraph

The meaning is directly derived from 'sub-' (under/secondary) + 'paragraph', indicating a subordinate or smaller paragraph.

Etymology

Subparagraph is made of sub- meaning 'under' or 'below' and paragraph meaning 'a group of sentences'. So a subparagraph is a smaller section inside a paragraph, often used to label parts clearly in formal documents.