
Heretofore
Time Reference
Use heretofore when referencing events up to a specific past time, signaling a change from past to present.
Heretofore, the company had not considered remote work an option.
Archaic Tone
Heretofore often appears in historical or legal texts, giving a formal or outdated impression.
The rights heretofore granted are hereby revoked.
Literary Emphasis
In literature, heretofore can create drama by highlighting an important change or revelation.
Her feelings for him, heretofore hidden, now came to light.
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