Hereof: meaning, definitions and examples

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hereof

 

[ หŒhษชษ™rหˆษ’f ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

legal usage

Hereof is an archaic term often used in legal documents, meaning 'of this' or 'from this'. It typically refers to something that was just mentioned in the text, often related to a document, agreement, or other formal writing.

Synonyms

concerning this, from this, of this

Examples of usage

  • All rights hereof shall be reserved.
  • The parties may amend any part hereof.
  • The conditions hereof shall apply equally.

Translations

Translations of the word "hereof" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคธเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช hieraus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dari sini

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ั†ัŒะพะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z tego

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ“ใ‹ใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ici

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de aquรญ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buradan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌ๊ธฐ์—์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ู‡ู†ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ z tohoto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ z tohto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฑๆญค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ od tod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฉr af

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัั‹ะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒฅแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bundan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de aquรญ

Etymology

The term 'hereof' originates from Middle English, formed by combining 'here', meaning 'in this place or situation', and 'of', which indicates belonging or relation. Its use has been prevalent in legal English since the 14th century, reflecting the need for precise language in legal documents. The adoption of the term in legal contexts highlights the evolution of English vocabulary, as it allows for succinct references without redundancy. Despite its decreasing presence in everyday language, 'hereof' persists in formal documents to maintain traditional legal phrasing. Over time, language adaptations have led to a decline in its usage, with modern phrases often preferred for their clarity.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,300 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.