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Legal Definitions - therefore
Definition of therefore
Therefore
As an adverb, "therefore" is used to introduce a conclusion or consequence that logically follows from a previously stated fact, premise, or reason. It signifies "for that reason," "consequently," or "as a result of that."
Example 1: A commercial lease agreement stipulated that the tenant was responsible for all utility payments. The tenant failed to pay the electricity bill for three consecutive months, therefore, the landlord initiated proceedings to terminate the lease.
Explanation: The tenant's failure to pay the electricity bill (the stated reason or premise) directly led to the landlord's decision to terminate the lease (the logical consequence).
Example 2: During a criminal trial, the prosecution presented overwhelming forensic evidence linking the defendant to the crime scene, and multiple eyewitnesses corroborated the defendant's presence. Therefore, the jury found the defendant guilty.
Explanation: The strong and consistent evidence presented by the prosecution (the stated reasons) directly resulted in the jury's verdict of guilt (the logical conclusion).
Simple Definition
"Therefore" is an adverb used in legal writing to signify a logical consequence or conclusion. It means "for that reason" or "as a result of what has just been stated," indicating that something follows directly from previous facts or arguments. It can also denote "to that end," explaining the purpose behind an action.
