therefrom
Americanadverb
adverb
Usage
What does therefrom mean? Therefrom means from the thing or place that was just mentioned, as in Our freedom is based on the Constitution and all the rights derived therefrom (translation: Our freedom is based on the Constitution and all the rights derived from it). Therefrom is fairly formal. It’s often used in legal language, but it can also be used in everyday speech and writing. Example: The nation’s economy is heavily reliant on its neighbor country and tourism therefrom.
Etymology
Origin of therefrom
Middle English word dating back to 1200–50; see origin at there, from
Example Sentences
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"We once again call on the UK to fulfil its obligation and honour its commitments at once, otherwise the consequences arising therefrom shall be borne by the UK side".
From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025
And on the edge was a golden cup full of water; and Dinocrates came up and began to drink therefrom; which cup failed not.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2019
Most of the debate over that provision ends at the word therefrom; the Times editorial board, and the paper’s reporting staff—as well as Slate—tend to cut the sentence off after it.
From Slate • May 31, 2017
I believe it is caused by the burning of coal; that the smoke arising therefrom is injurious to vegetation, to the soil, to the air and to the clouds.”
From Scientific American • Aug. 8, 2015
Urged by William Farel he preached the new faith in his native city, and when banished therefrom found a home with Frederick of Heidelberg, where he gained high renown as preacher and administrator.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various
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