henceforth
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of henceforth
Vocabulary lists containing henceforth
"The Tragedy of Macbeth," Vocabulary from Act 5
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Selection Vocabulary 4, Unit 2
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Henceforth Trump will use those other powers, including Section 232, Section 301 and another called Section 122, which allows a tariff of up to 15% for 150 days to address trade deficits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026
Henceforth, and for life, she would just be a skilled swimmer.
From Salon • Aug. 3, 2024
Henceforth, Mr. Whitworth may choose to share his opinions only among close friends at the bar.
From New York Times • May 12, 2023
Henceforth, the notices only needed to be sent to “senior management,” with board notification only if executives consistently failed to act.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2023
“I am sorry, Donovan,” said the robot, “but you can no longer stay here after this. Henceforth Powell and you are barred from the control room and the engine room.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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