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aforementioned

n.
US //əˈfɔɹˌmɛnʃənd// UK //ɐfˈɔːmɛnʃənd// afore·men·tioned
  1. 1 the thing(s) named before (n.)
    C2 Proficiency Formal Technical Law

    the person or thing that was already named earlier.

    the person or thing previously mentioned. Functions as a collective or singular noun phrase, often preceded by 'the'.

    Example

    Please ensure that the aforementioned are returned to the office by Friday.

    Example

    Failure to comply with the aforementioned shall result in an immediate termination of the agreement.

    Usage

    Often used with 'the' to function as a noun phrase.
    • the above
Origin

From afore- + mentioned.

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