Meaning & Definition of word "Hereby"
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Hereby
/ˈhɪər.baɪ/
adverb:
- 1. By this means; as a result of this action.
- Example: I hereby declare this meeting officially opened.
- 2. In this document or statement.
- Example: The undersigned hereby grant permission for the project to proceed.
- 3. By this act; thereby.
- Example: I hereby resign from my position effective immediately.
- 4. As a formal announcement or declaration.
- Example: The company hereby informs all employees of the new policy.
Etymology
Middle English, from here + by.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hereby agree:
to accept or approve this statement.
hereby confirm:
to affirm the truth or accuracy of this statement.
hereby declare:
to officially announce or make known.
Related Words
here:
in this place or location.
by:
indicating the means of achieving something.