Aforesaid Meaning in English
word
əˈfɔɹˌsɛd
uh-FOR-sed
ɐfˈɔːsɛd
uh-FAW-sed
Definition
Used in formal or legal writing to refer again to someone or something previously mentioned.
Usage & Nuances
A very formal and legal term, almost never used in everyday speech or informal writing. Common in contracts and official documents. Synonyms: aforesaid, aforementioned (similar). Use 'the aforesaid' before the noun being referred to.
Spanish: antes mencionado - citado anteriormentePortuguese (BR): acima mencionado - anteriormente citadoPortuguese (PT): acima mencionado - anteriormente referidoChinese (Simplified): 上述的Chinese (Traditional): 前述的Hindi: उपरोक्तArabic: المذكور أعلاهBengali: উপরোক্ত - উল্লিখিতRussian: вышеуказанный - вышеупомянутыйJapanese: 前述の - 上記のVietnamese: nói trên - đã đề cậpKorean: 위에서 언급한 - 상기Turkish: yukarıda belirtilen - adı geçenUrdu: مذکورہ بالا - مذکورہIndonesian: tersebut di atas - yang telah disebutkan
Example Sentences
The aforesaid contract will take effect on July 1st.
basic
All the aforesaid documents must be submitted by Friday.
basic
The aforesaid party agrees to the terms listed above.
basic
Payment is due from the aforesaid client by the end of the month.
natural
Failure by the aforesaid employee to comply will result in disciplinary action.
natural
Please read the terms outlined for the aforesaid agreement carefully.
natural