# herein

/hɪˈɹɪn/ (US) · /hiəɹˈɪn/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/herein
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

inside this document or piece of writing. You use this in formal letters or legal papers to point to information you have already included.

For teachers: contained within this document, text, or statement. Used primarily in legal, academic, or formal administrative contexts to refer to the immediate written work.

## Examples

- The terms and conditions are listed herein.
- Please review the safety protocols described herein before operating the heavy machinery.
- The parties agree that the covenants contained herein shall be binding upon their respective successors and assigns for the duration of the contract.

## Usage notes

- Typically used in formal or legal writing; often placed after the noun it refers to or at the end of a clause.

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