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theretofore

/ˌðɛə.tʊˈfɔːr/

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adverb

/ˌðɛə.tʊˈfɔːr/C2formallegalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее или формальное наречие, означающее «до того времени» или «до этого момента». Редко используется в современном английском языке, встречается в основном в исторических или юридических текстах.

An archaic or formal adverb meaning "before that time" or "up until that point." It is rarely used in modern English, appearing primarily in historical or legal texts.

  1. Up to that timeC2formal

    Before that point in time; until then.

    ruДо того времени

    • The company had theretofore focused solely on domestic markets.
    • She had theretofore never traveled outside her home country.
    • The policy, theretofore considered effective, was now being questioned.

    Synonymspreviously

    Antonymshenceforthhereafter

Forms
  • more theretofore comparative form
  • most theretofore superlative form