Forenamed: meaning, definitions and examples

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forenamed

 

[ ˈfɔːrɪˌneɪmd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal terminology

Forenamed refers to something that has been named or mentioned before, often used in legal contexts to denote a party or person that has previously been identified in a document. It emphasizes the prior acknowledgment of a name or title in relation to the matter at hand.

Synonyms

aforementioned, earlier mentioned, previously named.

Examples of usage

  • The forenamed defendant has submitted their evidence.
  • In the forenamed case, the ruling was unanimous.
  • The forenamed individual is responsible for the damages.
  • According to the forenamed agreement, the terms must be followed.

Translations

Translations of the word "forenamed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomeado

🇮🇳 पूर्व नामित

🇩🇪 vorbenannt

🇮🇩 disebutkan sebelumnya

🇺🇦 призначений

🇵🇱 wymieniony

🇯🇵 前述の

🇫🇷 nommé

🇪🇸 nombrado

🇹🇷 adlandırılan

🇰🇷 전임

🇸🇦 المسمى

🇨🇿 předem jmenovaný

🇸🇰 predtým menovaný

🇨🇳 前面提到的

🇸🇮 vnaprej imenovan

🇮🇸 fyrir nefndur

🇰🇿 аталған

🇬🇪 წინასწარ დასახელებული

🇦🇿 adlandırılmış

🇲🇽 nombrado

Etymology

The term forenamed is derived from Middle English 'forenamed', which can be broken down into 'fore' meaning 'before' or 'in front of' and 'named', the past participle of 'name'. The word emphasizes the act of naming something prior to its mention in a dialogue or written context. It has traditionally been used in legal documents to reference individuals or parties that have already been introduced or acknowledged for the significance of clarity and specificity in legal proceedings. Its use today remains largely formal and is predominantly found in legalese, underscoring the importance of precise language in legal documentation.