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Definition of hereinafter

hereinafter

/ˌhɪr.ɪnˈæf.tɚ/
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• adverb

1

In a subsequent part of this document, statement, or legal text; further down or below.

Example

"The agreement is made between the property owner, hereinafter referred to as the Landlord, and the undersigned tenant."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily restricted to formal legal and contractual drafting, 'hereinafter' typically introduces a shortened defined term (e.g., 'hereinafter referred to as the Buyer') and should be avoided in general prose in favor of 'below' or 'later'.

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English during the 15th century as a compound of 'herein' and 'after', modeled on Anglo-French legal drafting conventions.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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