hiernach
hereinafter; after this; according to this
adverb HEER-nakh Rare
Usage Note
Hiernach is used in formal or legal texts to refer forward or backward to a provision, clause, or stated arrangement. Hiernach ist die Zahlung fällig = 'According to this, payment is due.' Less common in speech.
Examples
"Hiernach sind die Regeln für alle Parteien verbindlich."
Natural Translation
Accordingly, the rules are binding on all parties.
Literal Translation
After-this are the rules for all parties binding.
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