Definition of henceforwardnext
as in later
from this point on you have sworn to tell the truth in this court, and henceforward you are bound by your oath

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Recent Examples of henceforward Because robots present profound risks to humanity, all work on A.I. will be henceforward discontinued. Jay Martel, New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2025 Borgnine will henceforward be recalled as the good, honest, 100% human fellow, trying to discover a romantic life for himself, with plenty of handicaps, in a picture that may well be remembered as long as pictures themselves are remembered. Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023 The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, 19 Jan. 2017
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Adverb
  • There was an international window two days later that ran through December 5, for which 10 Gotham players were called up.
    Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
  • What shooting looks like will be decided later.
    Emily Longeretta, Variety, 23 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Daily visits by consular personnel to immigration lockups will henceforth replace the current practice of weekly visits, Sheinbaum said.
    Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Riley allegedly explained to her how her life would work henceforth.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • By accepting the prize, winners grant to Station the right to use the winner's name, voice, picture and/or likeness for purposes of advertising and publicity in any and all media now known or hereafter invented, without further permission or additional compensation (except where prohibited by law).
    CBS LA Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • There isn’t any sureness to the ground hereafter and no promise that a hoof will not land false somewhere and drop.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Nov. 2025
Adverb
  • If your pets go outside on high-pollen days, bathe them afterward — their fur carries allergens directly onto furniture and bedding.
    Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Like hooking up with your ex even though you’ll be left emotionally unraveling and picking up the pieces afterwards.
    Walden Green, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • Blondie swiped the woman’s leg, and was subsequently euthanized by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Four people were subsequently charged by police.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

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“Henceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforward. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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