Word
abovesaid
Phoneticsabove·said
Definition
adj. the things mentioned earlier in the text. You use this to refer back to a name or a fact that was already written.
adj. previously mentioned or referred to in the preceding text. Often used in legal or formal writing to avoid repeating a name or title.
Examples
“The abovesaid documents are now ready for your signature.”
“The abovesaid witness provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the accident.”
“The abovesaid provisions of the contract remain in full force and effect, provided that both parties continue to meet their respective obligations as outlined in the original agreement.”
Examples
simple
“The abovesaid documents are now ready for your signature.”
contextual
“The abovesaid witness provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the accident.”
complex
“The abovesaid provisions of the contract remain in full force and effect, provided that both parties continue to meet their respective obligations as outlined in the original agreement.”
Etymology
From above + said.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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