puisne vs subalternate

puisne

adj
  • Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior. 

  • Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary. 

noun
  • A person of puisne rank. 

subalternate

adj
  • Subaltern; inferior; subordinate. 

  • Succeeding by turns; successive. 

noun
  • A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one. 

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