Nyaya literature states that between the former rule and the latter rule, the latter is more important

Expressions researched:
"Between the former rule and the latter rule, the latter is more important"

CC Antya-lila

Paramānanda Purī quoted, "Between the former rule and the latter rule, the latter is more important."

CC Antya 8.80, Translation and Purport:

"'Between the former rule and the latter rule, the latter is more important.'"

This is a verse from the nyāya literatures.