HERETOFORE meaning: Previously; up to this time

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Definitions from Wiktionary (

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▸ adverb: (formal, temporal) Before now, until now, up to the present time; from the beginning to this point.
▸ adverb: (metatextual) Previously within the present text; earlier herein.

Opposite:

henceforth, hereafter

Types:

hitherto, until now, up to now, so far, up to this point, more...

Adjectives:

possible, unknown, available, many, usual, fustian, republican, much, customary, restless, little

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