Dictionary Entry
heretofore
adverbFind the meaning of the word heretofore, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Until now; before this time.
Example Sentence
The company had heretofore focused on domestic markets, but now it plans to expand internationally.
Usage Note
Used in formal writing or legal contexts to refer to something that was true or existed before the present moment or the time being discussed.