above-mentioned

Named earlier here

Above-mentioned refers to something already named or discussed earlier in a text: the above-mentioned documents, the above-mentioned parties.

The term is formal and legalistic, appearing mostly in contracts, reports, and official correspondence.

In casual writing, writers typically use simpler alternatives like "these" or just repeat the noun.

reference

aforesaid

Previously stated herein

earlier · cited · referenced · indicated · specified · noted · discussed · stated · alluded · highlighted

legalese

herein

In this place

hereinbefore · whereas · pursuant · stipulated · provisions · clauses · terminology · language · jargon · articulation

Opposites
textual position reference

above-mentionedfollowing

Coming after another

below · succeeding · subsequent · next · forthcoming

Family

above, mention, mentioned, mentioning, mentions, unmentioned, aforementioned, mentionable

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G