Hereinabove

/ˌhɪrɪnəˈbʌv/ adverb

Definition

An archaic legal or formal term meaning 'in the part written or mentioned above' in a document or text.

Etymology

From 'herein' (in this) combined with 'above' (previously mentioned). Used in formal documents and legal writing to direct readers to earlier sections.

Kelly Says

Lawyers used to write these super-specific directional words—'hereinabove' literally points readers upward on the page to something already written, like an ancient footnote system!

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