Hereupon/ˌhɪrəˈpɑːn/ Definition 1 of 1Pro Tip 1/3Immediate Sequence Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay. The judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned. Pro Tip 2/3Formal Contexts Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation. Hereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership. Pro Tip 3/3Narrative Effect Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting. The villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.