hereof
/hiər'ɔv/
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Definition
Adverb 1. Of this; concerning this; from this: A formal or legal term meaning "of this document," "concerning this matter," or "from this source." It is used to refer to something specific within the document or statement being presented.
Usage
The word "hereof" is used in formal, legal, or official documents to refer precisely to the document itself or a specific part of it. It is archaic in everyday conversation.
Examples
- In a contract: "The parties agree to the terms hereof." (The parties agree to the terms .)
- In a legal clause: "A copy hereof shall be provided to all signatories." (A copy shall be provided to all signatories.)
- In a statement: "The conditions hereof are binding." (The conditions are binding.)
Advanced Usage
- "As hereinbefore provided": As provided earlier in this document.
- The payment schedule, as hereinbefore provided, shall commence in January.
- "In witness whereof": To formally certify or witness this document (a common concluding phrase in contracts).
- In witness whereof, the parties have executed this agreement.
Variants and Related Words
- Herein (adv.): In this place, document, or matter.
- The laws herein shall govern the dispute.
- Hereafter (adv.): In a later part of this document; from this time forward.
- The company, hereafter referred to as 'the Contractor,'...
- Herewith (adv.): With this letter or document.
- Please find the report enclosed herewith.
Synonyms
- Thereof (adv.): Of that or it. (Used similarly but refers to something previously mentioned, not the immediate document.)
- Regarding this
- Concerning this
Notes on Meaning
"Hereof" functions as a compound adverb formed from "here" + "of." Its core meaning is always tied to the immediate text or subject at hand. It is part of a set of formal words (herein, hereby, hereunto, etc.) used for precise reference within legal and official writing to avoid ambiguity.
Adverb
- of or concerning this
- the twigs hereof are physic