herein

adverb

here·​in hir-ˈin How to pronounce herein (audio)
: in this
the abbreviation used herein

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of herein was before the 12th century

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herein

adverb
here·​in hi(ə)r-ˈin How to pronounce herein (audio)
: in this

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