collaterally Meaning, Definition & Usage

Col*lat"er*al*ly adverb

Definitions

1. Side by side; by the side.

   These pulleys . . . placed collaterally. Bp. Wilkins.

2. In an indirect or subordinate manner; indirectly.

   The will hath force upon the conscience collaterally and indirectly. Jer. Taylor.

3. In collateral relation; not lineally.