hereinafter

Everyday

(formal, legal) From this point on in this document; later in this text. Often used to give a short name: «John Smith (hereinafter called "the Buyer")». tree →

In the lessons

Found only in legal papers, contracts and very formal documents. It tells the reader that a shorter name will be used from now on in the text. Pupils meet it in contracts, rules or formal letters. Phrases: «hereinafter referred to as», «hereinafter called».

Examples

• The school (hereinafter "the School") agrees to the rules. tree →
• Mr Brown, hereinafter called the Seller, sold the car. tree →
• The contract says: "The tenant, hereinafter referred to as the Renter, must pay on time." tree →
• The book club rules (hereinafter "the Rules") are listed below. tree →
• (joke) My little brother, hereinafter known as the Pest, ate my sweets. tree →

Note

Very formal legal word; never needed in everyday talk — say «from now on» or «below». One word: here-in-after. Related legal words: «herein» (in this), «hereby» (by this), «heretofore» (until now).