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Hereinafter

Meaning in law, with examples

/ˌhɪərɪnˈɑːftə/adverbAdvanced term

In law, hereinafter means: A formal word in legal documents meaning 'from this point on in this document', used mainly to introduce a short name for a party or thing.

In Turkish: bundan böyle, bundan sonra, (… olarak) anılacaktır

How it is used

Typical at the start of contracts: 'Atlas Trading Ltd (hereinafter referred to as the Seller)'. Many modern drafters drop it and simply write '(the Seller)', which has the same effect.

Example sentences

  1. This Agreement is made between Atlas Trading Ltd (hereinafter the Seller) and Derin Gıda A.Ş. (hereinafter the Buyer).

  2. Do we really need 'hereinafter' in every definition, or can we simplify the drafting?

Common collocations

  • hereinafter referred to as
  • hereinafter called
  • hereinafter the Agreement
  • pursuant toA formal expression meaning 'according to' or 'as required by' a law, contract or other document.
  • notwithstandingA formal word meaning 'despite' or 'regardless of', used in legal texts to show that one rule applies even if another rule seems to say something different.
  • draftTo write a legal document such as a contract, letter or court submission, usually as a first version that others will review and change.
  • shallA modal verb used in contracts and laws to show that something is required, not simply that it will happen in the future.

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