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Definition of herein

herein

/hɪərˈɪn/
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• adverb

1

In this document, book, or matter; in this place.

Example

"All parties must abide by the terms and conditions set forth herein."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Herein" is primarily restricted to formal, legal, or bureaucratic contexts; in everyday or standard business writing, simpler phrasing like "in this document" or "here" is strongly preferred.

• Rhymes for herein

• Nearby Words

hereditary
heredity
hereford
herein
hereinafter
hereof
heresy

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English herinne, a compound formed from her (meaning "here") and inne (meaning "within" or "inside").

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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