The phrase 'latter cause' is a grammatically correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is most often used in comparison to an earlier or pre-existing cause. For example, "The latter cause of the conflict was a disagreement over border control."
He has now found an ally in the latter cause and, empowered by popular support, appears to be in a stronger position to demand cooperation on the former.
One suspects that the senator knows the latter cause, the fight against cancer, is more likely to elicit donations than the former, the fight to retain his Senate seat.
(At a party for the latter cause a little over a year ago, not knowing who had contributed, he angrily threatened to throw out his guests — who included Edward Norton, David Blaine and the singer John Mayer — if they had not made a donation, and instead had come, as he put it, just to eat his food and drink his liquor).
These clearly help the latter cause.
The latter cause large fixed end rotations and possess limited energy dissipation.
The latter cause large fixed end rotations and exhibit limited energy dissipation.
Inoffensive as it was, the latter caused an outcry, proving just how deep some cultural prejudices run.
The former is beneficial; the latter causes social damage on both sides of the equation.
Nigeria needs this money to plug the holes in its budget caused by low oil prices and production, the latter caused by armed groups blowing up its pipelines.
(The latter caused drama when Ms. Myers's sister was placed in Slytherin, the notoriously evil house).
EastEnders and Emmerdale appeared on the list, with scenes of rape, in the case of the former, and violence, in the latter, causing complaints.
