Meaning & use
Subsection
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A smaller division within a larger section, especially of a document, law, or piece of writing.
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The requirements are outlined in subsection three of the contract.
Each chapter is broken into several subsections for easier reference.
A note on using this word
Common in legal and technical documents, where precise cross-referencing between subsections is essential.
Words with a similar meaning
subdivisionclause
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