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Hereby

Part of Speech

Adverb

Pronunciation

/ˈhɪəbaɪ/

Definitions

1. (adverb) As a result of this statement or action; by means of this.

2. (adverb) By this means or act; in this document or statement.

Usage Examples

1. "I hereby declare the meeting adjourned."

2. "The agreement is hereby signed and sealed."

3. "She hereby affirms that the information provided is accurate."

Etymology

Middle English "hereby," from "here" meaning 'this place' + "by," meaning 'by means of.' The phrase "hereby" evolved to signify a formal declaration or statement in legal and official documents.

Synonyms

1. By this means

2. Through this

3. In this manner

Antonyms

1. Otherwise

2. Not in this manner

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
English Hereby /ˈhɪəbaɪ/
Spanish Por la presente /poɾ la pɾeˈsente/
French Par la présente /paʁ la pʁeˈzɑ̃t/
German Hiermit /ˈhiːɐˌmɪt/
Italian Con la presente /kon la pɾeˈzɛnte/
Chinese 特此 (Tè cǐ) /tʰɤ˥˩ tsʰɯ˨˩/
Arabic بموجب هذا (Bimuǧib hāḏā) /biˈmuːʒib ˈhaːðɑː/
Russian Настоящим (Nastoyashchim) /nɐsˈtojəɕːɪm/
Hindi इस द्वारा (Is dvara) /ɪs dʋɑːrɑː/
Bengali এই দ্বারা (Ei dara) /eɪ d̪ɑːɾɑː/
Punjabi ਇਸ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ (Is de naal) /ɪs dɛː nɑːl/
Gujarati આ દ્વારા (Ā dvārā) /ɑː dʋɑːrɑː/
Marathi याच्या माध्यमातून (Yāchā mādhymātūn) /jɑːt͡ʃɑː mɑːdʰjəˈmɑːt̪uːn/
Telugu ఈ ద్వారా (Ī dvārā) /iː dʋɑːrɑː/
Tamil இந்த வழியாக (Inta vaḻiyāka) /ɪntɯ ˈʋaʐijɑːkɑ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the pronunciation of "hereby" remains as /ˈhɪəbaɪ/, while in American English, it is often pronounced with more emphasis on the "e" sound, sounding like /ˈhɪərbaɪ/.

Historical Usage

"Hereby" has been used in legal and formal contexts since at least the 16th century, particularly in legal documents, contracts, and declarations. It serves to formalize or authorize the content that follows the statement. It was also frequently used in parliamentary speeches and official announcements.

Cultural Nuances

In contemporary legal contexts, "hereby" remains a standard expression, often seen in the opening lines of legal documents, deeds, and contracts. It conveys a sense of formality and legal binding, reflecting the tradition of structured, formalized communication in official language.

More Information

The term "hereby" is crucial in legal and formal contexts, as it indicates an action or statement that has immediate effect due to the declaration. It has mostly fallen out of common speech in informal contexts but remains essential in the formal documentation of agreements, laws, and notices.

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