Associations to the word «Heretofore»

Wiktionary

HERETOFORE, adverb. (formal) Prior to now, until now, up to the present time; from the origin to this point.

Dictionary definition

HERETOFORE, adverb. Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time; "So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet".

Wise words

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