Forenamed

/ˈfɔrˌneɪmd/ adjective

Definition

Named previously; mentioned by name before; referred to earlier in a text.

Etymology

From 'fore-' (before, previously) + 'named' (past participle of name). This legal and formal term means something was already identified by name.

Kelly Says

You'll see 'forenamed' in old legal documents and contracts—'the forenamed party agrees to'—it's synonymous with 'aforementioned' but sounds more like traditional English formal language.

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