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Definition of hereafter adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

hereafter

adverb
 
/ˌhɪərˈɑːftə(r)/
 
/ˌhɪrˈæftər/
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  1. (also hereinafter)
     (law) (in legal documents, etc.) in the rest of this document
    • This contract is between Mrs Green (hereafter referred to as the vendor) and Mr Quain (hereafter referred to as the purchaser).
  2. (formal) from this time; in future compare thereafter
  3. (formal) after death
    • Do you believe in a life hereafter?
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