Simple Definition of heretofore

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heretofore

adverb

formal : until this time : before now
Heretofore her writing has never displayed such depth of feeling.
This technology has created heretofore unimaginable possibilities.

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“Heretofore.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/heretofore. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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