lat·ter 
/ˈlætɚ/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈlætɚ/ adjective : coming or happening near the end of a process, activity, series, life, etc. : later
▪ the latter stages of the process ▪ We'll go in the latter half of the year. ▪ In his latter years he became blind.
▪ the latter stages of the process ▪ We'll go in the latter half of the year. ▪ In his latter years he became blind.
the latter 1 : the second one of two things or people that have been mentioned
▪ Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky. ▪ He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, the latter are more useful. 2 : the last thing or person mentioned
▪ Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best. [=I like meat the best] : the thing or person that has just been mentioned ▪ The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly. — compare the former at former
▪ Of these two options, the former is less expensive, while the latter is less risky. ▪ He has cars and trucks, and even though the former are easier to drive, the latter are more useful.
▪ Of chicken, fish, and meat, I like the latter best. [=I like meat the best] : the thing or person that has just been mentioned ▪ The President—or, if the latter is too busy, the Vice President—will see you shortly. — compare the former at former
