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Aforesaid

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

/ˈæfɔːˌsɛd/ (af-or-sed)

Definitions

  1. Referring to something that has been mentioned previously.
  2. Used to describe something that was discussed or specified earlier.

Usage Examples

  • The aforesaid agreement outlines the terms of the contract.
  • As stated in the aforesaid document, the company’s policy has changed.
  • All the aforesaid points must be considered before making a decision.

Etymology

The word "aforesaid" is derived from the Middle English term "afore," meaning "before," and "said," the past participle of "say." It has been used since the late 14th century, particularly in legal and formal contexts, to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier.

Synonyms

  • Previously mentioned
  • Earlier mentioned
  • Stated earlier
  • Above-mentioned
  • Preceding

Antonyms

  • Unmentioned
  • Omitted
  • Ignored
  • Excluded

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Anteriormente mencionado /anˈteɾjoɾmenˈte menθjoˈnaðo/
French Précédemment mentionné /pʁe.se.dɑ̃.mɑ̃ mɑ̃.sjɔ.ne/
German Vorher erwähnte /fɔːʁɛɐ ɛʁˈvɛntə/
Hindi पूर्व उल्लेखित (Pūrva Ullekhit) /pʊˈrʋaː ʊlˈlɛːkʰɪt/
Chinese (Mandarin) 上述 (Shàngshù) /ʂɑŋ˥˩ ʂʊ˥˩/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • American English: /ˈæfɔːˌsɛd/
  • British English: /ˈæfɔːˌsɛd/

Historical Usage

The word "aforesaid" has been in use since the 14th century and is often found in legal, academic, and formal contexts. It serves to refer back to a subject that has already been mentioned earlier in the document, keeping language precise and concise. It was particularly common in legal documents to avoid unnecessary repetition.

Cultural Nuances

"Aforesaid" is often considered somewhat old-fashioned or formal in contemporary conversation. It is primarily used in legal, academic, or formal writing, where precision is important, and the speaker or writer wishes to refer to something that has been clearly specified earlier.

More Information

The term "aforesaid" serves as a formal way to refer to something that has already been mentioned in the same context. It is most commonly used in contracts, legal texts, and formal communications to avoid repeating previously stated points. Although the term has become less common in everyday speech, it remains an important term in legal jargon.

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