latter latter /ˈlætɝ/

adjective

1. () Referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)  ( latter )
   referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
    In the latter case
   in the latter case
   

noun

1. The second of two or the second mentioned of two  ( latter )
   the second of two or the second mentioned of two
    Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today
   Tom and Dick were both heroes but only the latter is remembered today