Hereby
/ˈhɪərˌbaɪ/
Definitions
- (adv.) By this means or document; as a result of this deed or statement.
The parties hereby agree to the terms set forth in this contract.
- (adv.) Used in legal documents to express an action or condition taking effect by virtue of the document itself.
The undersigned hereby certifies that the facts stated are true to the best of their knowledge.
Forms
- hereby
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Commentary
'Hereby' is typically used in formal legal documents to link an act or declaration directly to the document itself, ensuring clarity that the act originates from the instrument in which it appears.
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