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subsection
noun sub·sec·tion \ˈsəb-ˌsek-shən\
: a part of a section especially of a legal document
Full Definition of SUBSECTION
1
: a subdivision or a subordinate division of a section
2
: a subordinate part or branch
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First Known Use of SUBSECTION
1621
Rhymes with SUBSECTION
abjection, advection, affection, bisection, collection, complexion, confection, connection, convection, correction, cross section, C-section, defection, deflection, dejection, detection, direction, ejection, election, erection, infection, inflection, injection, inspection, midsection, objection, perfection, prelection, projection, protection, refection, reflection, rejection, resection, selection, subjection, trajection, transection, trisection
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