subparagraph
- noun
- /ˌsʌbˈpɑːrɡrəf/
- Formal
- 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
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The letter to Mann contains highly specific requests spanning eight paragraphs and nineteen subparagraphs.
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The contract includes several amendments, and subparagraph C specifies the changes to payment terms.
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But subparagraph four states I have the power to extend your contract in the event of an emergency.
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I invite your attention to subparagraph H, first of all.
Academic text (2000) -
Page 417, paragraph "A," subparagraph "B," little letter "C."
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You will note that paragraph 1, subparagraph (i) calls for the withdrawal of Israeli armed forces from territories occupied in the recent conflict.
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I think that's a US Code violation, Section 616, Subparagraph 5A.
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The amounts recoverable in an action under this section shall include interest on the amounts recoverable under subparagraphs (A) through (D).
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These conclusions are strengthened by an analysis of subparagraph (ii) of paragraph 1 of Resolution 242 quoted above.
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In the legal document, subparagraph 3 clearly outlines the responsibilities of each party involved.
Synonyms
A smaller part of a section about one topic
A smaller section inside a larger section, for example in a book or manual
A smaller part of a section in a document that gives more detail
A smaller part of a larger section
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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.