hereunto
Definition
- Adverb (archaic or formal):
- To this document or matter: "hereunto" means "to this" or "to this document, statement, or matter." It is used in legal or formal writing to refer to something attached, appended, or related to the text being discussed.
- In addition to this: It can also mean "in addition to this point or matter."
Usage Examples
Legal context:
- The witness set his hand and seal hereunto on the date above written. (He signed and sealed this document.)
- A copy of the agreement is annexed hereunto. (A copy is attached to this document.)
Formal writing:
- The terms hereunto refer only to the first clause. (The terms refer to this clause.)
- We have nothing further to add hereunto. (We have nothing to add to this matter.)
Advanced Usage
"hereunto attached": a common legal phrase meaning "attached to this document."
- The schedule hereunto attached forms part of the contract. (The schedule is included with this contract.)
"hereunto subscribed": meaning "signed below" or "signed to this document."
- The parties hereunto subscribed agree to the terms. (The parties who signed this document agree.)
Variants and Related Words
Hereunder (adv): under this document or in accordance with it.
- The penalties are described hereunder. (The penalties are described below in this document.)
Herein (adv): in this document or thing.
- The conditions herein are binding. (The conditions in this document are binding.)
Herewith (adv): with this document or letter.
- I enclose the form herewith. (I include the form with this letter.)
Synonyms
- To this: directly referring to the present document or matter.
- Thereto: to that thing or document (similar but refers to something previously mentioned).
Phrasal Verbs
- None applicable, as "hereunto" is an adverb and does not form phrasal verbs.
Related Idioms
- None applicable, as "hereunto" is a formal, archaic term not used in idiomatic expressions.