"substatute" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: substatutes [plural]
Etymology: From sub- + statute. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|sub|statute}} sub- + statute Head templates: {{en-noun}} substatute (plural substatutes)
  1. A secondary or lesser statute.

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