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henceforth

adverb

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Meaning

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From now on; from this time into the future.

Example Sentence

Henceforth, all official communications will be sent via email.

Usage Note

Used to announce a new rule, policy, or a significant change that will take effect immediately and continue into the future. It signals a clear shift from past practices.

Synonyms

from now on hereafter thenceforth going forward from this point on hence

Antonyms

previously formerly before heretofore in the past prior to now