hereinbefore

hereinbefore — 副詞

1. earlier in this same legal document, pointing back to terms or descriptions alre

1.副詞C2
釋義

前揭

同一份文件前段中所述

earlier in this same legal document, pointing back to terms or descriptions already set out on a previous page — used especially in contracts, deeds, and wills.

例句

The warranty terms hereinbefore stated remain in force for three full years.

前揭所述之保固條款於三年內持續有效。

hereinbefore + stated: post-modifier in legal clause

As hereinbefore recited, the seller transfers title to the buyer free of liens.

如前揭所載，賣方將無留置權之產權移轉予買方。

as + hereinbefore + recited: introductory clause pattern

同義詞
  • above

    the standard everyday equivalent, used in all registers and media

  • supra

    also formal, but used in academic citations rather than in the body of contracts

  • previously

    broader meaning covering time as well as document position

反義詞
  • hereinafter

    the precise opposite — 'in a later part of this document'

文法句型

[noun/past participle] + hereinbefore

as + hereinbefore + past participle

用法筆記

Appears only in formal legal instruments — contracts, wills, deeds, and statutes. In everyday writing, 'above' or 'earlier' is the natural choice. Typically follows the noun or past participle it modifies (e.g., 'the terms hereinbefore'). Often paired with 'hereinafter' for symmetric forward/backward reference within the same document.

常見錯誤

❌As I said hereinbefore, the meeting starts at noon.
✅As I said earlier, the meeting starts at noon.
💡'hereinbefore' is never used in speech; it only appears in formal legal documents.
❌The hereinbefore email explained the process.
✅The email above explained the process.
💡'hereinbefore' does not refer to previous emails or messages; it only refers within a single formal legal document.