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Definition of henceforward

henceforward

/ˌhɛnsˈfɔːrwɚd/
hence · for · ward
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• adverb

1

From this time onward; from now on.

Example

"The board announced that henceforward all financial reports must be submitted electronically."

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• Rhymes for henceforward

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'hence' (from Old English 'heonan', meaning from here or from this time) and 'forward' (from Old English 'forweard', meaning toward the front or future).

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