Abovementioned

/əˈbʌvˌmɛnʃənd/ adjective

Definition

Referred to or named earlier in a text, document, or conversation.

Etymology

From 'above' + 'mentioned' (past participle of mention); combines directional adverb with descriptive adjective in formal writing convention.

Kelly Says

This word is the lawyer's best friend—it lets you refer backward in documents without repeating information, a crucial tool for making dense contracts readable.

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