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If this is a distinct step of the reasoning, the above syllogism cannot be reduced to one step, cannot be exhibited as mere subalternation, nor be brought directly under the law of Identity.

From Logic Deductive and Inductive by Read, Carveth

These are called Subaltern Moods, because their conclusions might be inferred by subalternation from the universal conclusions which can justly be drawn from the same premisses.

From Deductive Logic by Stock, St. George William Joseph