Hereby

/ˈhɪər.baɪ/

Meaning & Definition

adverb
By this means; as a result of this action.
I hereby declare this meeting officially opened.
In this document or statement.
The undersigned hereby grant permission for the project to proceed.
By this act; thereby.
I hereby resign from my position effective immediately.
As a formal announcement or declaration.
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.

Slang Meanings