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heretofore

adverb here·to·fore \ˈhir-tə-ˌfr, ˌhir-tə-ˈ\

: until this time : before now

Full Definition of HERETOFORE

:  up to this time :  hitherto
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First Known Use of HERETOFORE

13th century
HERETOFORE Defined for Kids

heretofore

adverb here·to·fore \ˈhir-tə-ˌfr\

Definition of HERETOFORE for Kids

:  up to this time <Our school has heretofore never closed.>

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