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this last vs this latter

Both 'this last' and 'this latter' are correct phrases, but they are used in different contexts. 'This last' is used to refer to the final item or point in a series, while 'this latter' is used to refer to the second of two items or points previously mentioned.

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this last

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the final item or point in a series.

'This last' is used to refer to the final item or point in a series. It is often used to emphasize the finality or importance of the last item.

Examples:

Of all the books I read this year, this last one was my favorite.
We have covered many topics in this course, but this last one is the most challenging.
I have two options for you to consider, and this last one is the best choice.

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Only one Athosian knew about this last mission.
I have noted that the report calls for extra guarantees on this last possibility of direct access.
Just this last one, and then your marriage is officially dissolved.
You have made me so happy this last year.
She knew the coordinates for this last event.
As regards this last question, there are two points we must raise.
The CHMP agreed with this last Applicant/ MAH proposal which is in line with the bioequivalence data.
Yet this last proposal was not accepted by the committee.
No reply was given to this last part of the question.
At this last stage Parliament has spoken overwhelmingly with one voice.
But then something went wrong at this last party.
I really do believe that my behaviour this last year has been exemplary.
Sorry about this last piece of business.
Immediately after I've had this last one.
Not if you cost me this last chance at happiness.
Interrupting only makes this last longer.
For this last case, the College shall adopt the necessary implementing arrangements.
And the inconsistencies create, fundamentally, this last mile problem.
An opportunity for this last presented itself at the EU-Israel Association Agreement meeting held on 13 June 2006.
I would like to underline this last point in particular.

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this latter

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to refer to the second of two items or points previously mentioned.

'This latter' is used to refer to the second of two items or points previously mentioned. It is often used to distinguish between two items or points.

Examples:

There are two options for you to consider: the first one is more expensive, while this latter one is more practical.
In the debate, one candidate focused on economic policies, while this latter candidate emphasized social issues.
I have two favorite movies, 'Titanic' and 'Avatar'; I prefer this latter one.

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Of this latter provision, only point 51.1.b second indent is applicable.
The definition of non-commercial entities is contained in this latter provision.
The target profit set on this latter basis was found to reflect the high up-front investment needs and risk involved in this capital-intensive industry in the absence of dumped and/or subsidised imports.
The Commission notes that this latter investment plan comprises part of the investments described in Tables 5-8.
In this latter case the Member States should provide for suitable equivalent sanctions.
However, the exercise of this latter power should be subject to the authorisation of the judicial authority.
In this latter case, the information shall be transmitted immediately.
However, this latter aim was the purpose of your communication of November 2007.
Article 9 of the Regulation clearly follows this latter model.
In this latter case, appropriate other measures should be taken.
It is therefore proposed to take over this latter procedure in the general directive.
The proposal was for this latter group to be subject to a slightly different certification process.
All such references should be considered as referring to the relevant provisions in this latter Regulation.
Unfortunately, this latter proposal was dropped.
There is no reason to assume that this latter pattern would be different for exports to the Community if measures were lifted.
He may delegate the tasks relating to this latter responsibility to a cross-border cooperation coordinator.
However, this latter approach is a priori only admissible if the evaluation is carried out prior to the sale.
The Commission notes that this latter kind of measures has been effectively and extensively adopted by local authorities in other Member States facing air quality problems similar to those experienced by the Netherlands.
The price difference in similar cases with regard to this latter criterion, for example for Heidelberg Cement, exceeded 38 %.
However, this latter condition shall bedeemed to be satisfied in the case referred to in Article 48 (1).

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