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Term: HEREUNDER
Definition: Hereunder means later in this document or in accordance with this document. For example, if you see the word hereunder in a consent form, it means you should read the provisions that come after it before signing. If you see it in an insurance policy, it means that notice must be given within 30 days after a loss, as stated in the document.
Definition: Hereunder is an adverb that means "later in this document" or "in accordance with this document."
1. Please review the terms and conditions hereunder before signing the contract.
2. According to the lease agreement, the tenant must provide notice hereunder if they plan to renew their lease.
The first example shows how "hereunder" is used to refer to something that is written later in the same document. In this case, the reader is being instructed to review the terms and conditions that come after the sentence containing "hereunder."
The second example illustrates how "hereunder" is used to refer to something that is required by the document. In this case, the lease agreement requires the tenant to provide notice in accordance with the terms of the agreement.