In this podcast, you’ll learn vocabulary that is used in formal legal documents. We’ll help you understand what lawyers have written in contracts, wills, formal agreements and other legal documents.
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Written Legal English, or “Legalese”
Aforementioned – mentioned before
“The aforementioned parties agree to undertake full responsibility for all liabilities listed below.”
Herein – In this document or statement.
“The conditions stated herein must be adhered to by all parties.”
Hereinafter – In the following part of this document.
“The company, hereinafter referred to as “the Contractor,” agrees to the terms.”
Hereby – By this means; as a result of this.
“The undersigned hereby agrees to the terms and conditions.”
Herewith – With this letter or document.
“Please find the signed agreement attached herewith.”
Heretofore/Hitherto – Before now; up until this point.
“The company has heretofore/hitherto complied with all regulations.”
Hereafter – From now on; in the future.
“The obligations hereafter shall be governed by this contract.”
Hereof – Of this (document or matter).
“This clause is part hereof and binding on all parties.”
Therein – In that place, document, or respect.
“The contract includes a confidentiality clause, and any breach of the terms therein may result in legal action.”
Thereof – Of the thing just mentioned.
“The owner of the property and the liabilities thereof.”
Thereunto – To that place or position.
“He was appointed to the position and took an oath thereunto.”
Thereafter – After that.
“The tenant moved out, and the landlord thereafter made repairs.”
Therewith – With that.
“The document and the evidence presented therewith are sufficient.”
Whereupon/Whereafter – Immediately after which, as a result of which, Immediately after something happens.
“He signed the contract, whereupon the deal was finalized.”
“The manager approved the proposal, whereupon/whereafter the team began implementing the project.” (the team started working immediately after the manager’s approval.)
Wherein – In which.
“The agreement outlines the terms wherein the parties must comply.”
Whereby – By which.
“The contract includes a clause whereby disputes will be resolved through arbitration.”
Wherefore – For which reason.
“Wherefore, the plaintiff seeks damages in the amount of 10,000 euros”
The former…the latter – the first one just mentioned…the second one just mentioned
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