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Thereof

Meaning in law, with examples

/ˌðeərˈɒv/adverbAdvanced term

In law, thereof means: A formal word meaning 'of it' or 'of that', referring back to something just mentioned in a legal text.

In Turkish: bunun, onun, söz konusu şeyin

How it is used

Common in contracts and statutes: 'the Property or any part thereof', 'the date of receipt thereof', 'in lieu thereof'. It belongs to a family of old-fashioned words such as thereto, therein, thereunder and hereof. Plain-English drafting replaces it with 'of it' or by repeating the noun.

Example sentences

  1. The Tenant shall not assign the lease or any part thereof.

  2. The Licensee may use the Software and any updates thereof during the term.

Common collocations

  • any part thereof
  • the terms thereof
  • in lieu thereof
  • the date thereof
  • herebyA formal word meaning 'by means of this document or statement', used when writing or saying something itself has a legal effect.
  • hereinafterA 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.
  • legaleseComplicated legal language full of long sentences, old-fashioned words and Latin phrases that ordinary readers find hard to understand.
  • provisionA part of a law or a legal document that states a particular rule, condition or requirement.
  • clauseA numbered section of a contract or other legal document that deals with one particular point, such as payment, termination or confidentiality.

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