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Definition of thereof

thereof

/ðɛrˈʌv/
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• adverb

1

Of the thing, person, or matter just mentioned; of that or of it.

Example

"The tenant shall maintain the premises and every part thereof in good repair."

2

From that cause, source, or origin; therefrom.

Example

"The committee reviewed the new policy and the financial consequences arising thereof."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern English, 'thereof' is primarily restricted to formal, legal, or bureaucratic registers, except in fixed idioms like 'or lack thereof'. It typically follows the noun it modifies rather than preceding it.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'þærof', a pronominal adverb formed from 'þær' (there, that) and 'of' (of, from), mirroring cognate formations in Dutch ('daarvan') and German ('davon').

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