mithin

therefore

adverb mit-HIN Rare

Also means

consequently

Usage Note

mithin is a formal conjunctional adverb, 'therefore, consequently', drawing a logical inference, e.g. die Frist ist abgelaufen, mithin ist der Antrag ungültig. It is favoured in legal and philosophical argument and inverts the following verb.

Examples

"Die Bedingung ist erfüllt, mithin gilt der Vertrag."

Natural Translation

The condition is met, therefore the contract is valid.

Literal Translation

The condition is fulfilled, therefore applies the contract.

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