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aforesaid

/əˈfɔːrˌsɛd/
a · fore · said
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• adjective

1

Denoting a person or thing that has been mentioned, stated, or referred to earlier in the same text or document (used chiefly in legal or formal contexts).

Example

"The tenant agreed to vacate the aforesaid premises by the last day of the month."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Aforesaid" is almost exclusively restricted to formal legal documents and official contracts; in general writing, it sounds overly archaic or pedantic and can vary in placement, often following the noun it modifies (e.g., "the property aforesaid").

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English during the 14th century from the adverb "afore" (meaning before or previously) combined with "said," the past participle of "say," modeled after Anglo-French and Medieval Latin legal formulas.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Aforesaid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/aforesaid
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