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hiernach

hereinafter; after this; according to this

adverb HEER-nakh Rare

Usage Note

Hiernach is used in formal or legal texts to refer forward or backward to a provision, clause, or stated arrangement. Hiernach ist die Zahlung fällig = 'According to this, payment is due.' Less common in speech.

Examples

"Hiernach sind die Regeln für alle Parteien verbindlich."

Natural Translation

Accordingly, the rules are binding on all parties.

Literal Translation

After-this are the rules for all parties binding.

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