henceforth

American

[hens-fawrth, -fohrth, hens-fawrth, -fohrth] / ˈhɛnsˈfɔrθ, -ˈfoʊrθ, ˈhɛnsˌfɔrθ, -ˌfoʊrθ /

Also henceforward

adverb

from now on; from this point forward.

henceforth British

/ ˈhɛnsˈfɔːθ /

adverb

from this time forward; from now on

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Etymology

Origin of henceforth

1300–50; Middle English hennes forward; hence, forth

Example Sentences

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The Monroe Doctrine dates back to the U.S. president in 1823 who articulated his opposition to further European colonization of Latin America which he asserted would henceforth be a U.S. sphere of influence.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025

His latest feat came on Feb. 26 when he announced on Elon Musk’s X that the Post’s opinion pages would henceforth be devoted to supporting "personal liberties and free markets."

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

Last year may have been the year of “Barbenheimer,” but this year’s Academy Awards will henceforth be known as the “Oppenbarbie” Oscars.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2024

When coming from this keyboard, any prediction will henceforth proceed with caution, particularly here, when both Lakers anchors are swimming in questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 2023

“But on my honor, I never will do so again, and henceforth devote myself to the interest of this immortal club.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

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