Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Under that; under it: "Thereunder" is a formal adverb meaning situated, listed, or occurring beneath or following a specified thing in a document, text, or list.
   • In accordance with that (a preceding statement, clause, etc.): It can also mean as provided for or stipulated by the preceding text.

Usage

"Thereunder" is a formal, legal, or official term primarily used in written contexts such as contracts, legal documents, statutes, and formal reports. It refers back to a heading, section, clause, or item mentioned immediately before it. It is not used in everyday conversation.

Examples

• Adverb:
  • Please review Section 5 and the obligations listed thereunder. (This means "the obligations listed under Section 5".)
  • The contract outlines the payment terms in Clause 3.1 and the penalties thereunder. (This means "the penalties under that clause".)
  • The schedule attached to the agreement and all items thereunder are binding. (This means "all items under that schedule".)

Advanced Usage

• "as provided thereunder": as stipulated or supplied under the specified section.
  • The license is granted subject to the conditions as provided thereunder.
• "falling thereunder": belonging to or classified under the aforementioned category.
  • Any amendments falling thereunder must be approved in writing.

Variants and Related Words

• Hereunder (adv): under or following this document or part of a document.
  • The parties agree to the terms hereunder.
• Therein (adv): in that place, document, or respect.
• Thereof (adv): of that or it.

Synonyms

• Beneath it
• Under it
• Subsequently listed (context-dependent)

Notes on Meaning

The word "thereunder" has a single, specific meaning related to position or reference within a structured text. It does not have different meanings but is used precisely to avoid repetition and create formal cohesion by pointing back to a previously mentioned section or item.

Adverb

1. under that
   • the headings and the items listed thereunder