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Theretofore Definition & Meaning

theretofore
adverb
  1. up to that time; "they had not done any work theretofore"

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Frequently asked questions

What does theretofore mean?
up to that time; "they had not done any work theretofore"
What part of speech is theretofore?
Theretofore is an adverb.

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