Meaning & use
aforementioned
Mentioned or referred to earlier in the same document or conversation.
See it in a sentence
The aforementioned contract terms will remain in effect until December.
Please review the aforementioned policies before signing the agreement.
A note on using this word
Common in formal, legal, or business writing; sounds stiff or overly formal in casual conversation.
Words with a similar meaning
previously mentionedaforesaid
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