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
  • Family set to announce reward Weeks later, with no leads or arrests in the case, one theory is gaining traction with the victim's family.
    Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • The family of Binh Pham, one of the crash victims who later died at University Hospital in Columbia, has hired Wendt Law Firm.
    The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 June 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, winner grants 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, 21 Apr. 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
  • With that knife, Bland stabbed her husband in the head and neck — and, afterward, sliced her teenage daughter in the forearm as the teen tried to get Emii from Bland, the report says.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Jackie and Shadow did depart the nest during last year’s show but returned safely afterward.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Adverb
  • The elevator subsequently passed a county inspection and has been cleared for use.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 23 June 2026
  • The injured officer was hospitalized in critical condition and was subsequently stabilized, Dagher said.
    Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 22 June 2026

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“Henceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforward. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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