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Topic: Law

hereditament

IPA: /həˈrɛdɪtəmənt/

KK: /həˈrɛdɪtəmənt/

noun

Definition: A type of property or asset that can be passed down from one generation to another through inheritance.

Example: The family estate was considered a valuable hereditament, cherished by all descendants.

hereinabove

IPA: /hɪrɪnəˈbʌv/

KK: /hɪrɪnˈeɪbʌv/

adverb

Definition: At a point mentioned earlier in this document or writing.

Example: The terms outlined hereinabove must be followed by all parties involved.

hereinafter

IPA: /hɪəˈraɪnˌætə/

KK: /hɪrˈaɪnˌædər/

adverb

Definition: In a later part of this document or text.

Example: The terms outlined in this agreement will be defined hereinafter.

hereof

IPA: /hɪəˈrɛf/

KK: /hɪrʌf/

adverb

Definition: This term refers to something that is mentioned or referred to in the current document or context.

Example: The terms and conditions hereof must be agreed upon by both parties.

hereto

IPA: /hɪrˈtuː/

KK: /hɪrˈtu/

adverb

Definition: This term refers to something that is related to the current document or writing being discussed.

Example: The terms outlined hereto are binding for all parties involved.

hereunder

IPA: /hɪrˈʌndər/

KK: /hɪrˈʌndər/

adverb

Definition: In this document or text, often used to refer to something that follows in the same writing.

Example: The terms and conditions are outlined hereunder for your review.

hereunto

IPA: /hɪrˈʌntu/

KK: /hɪrˈʌntu/

adverb

Definition: To this point or place; up to this time or moment.

Example: The committee has agreed to the terms set forth in the document hereunto attached.

heritor

IPA: /ˈhɛrɪtə/

KK: /ˈhɛrɪtər/

noun

Definition: A person who receives property, money, or a title from someone who has died or passed it on.

Example: As the only child, she was the sole heritor of her parents' estate.

hierarchal

IPA: /haɪˈrɑːrkəl/

KK: /haɪˈrɑrkəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system where people or things are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Example: The organization has a hierarchal structure that defines the roles of each employee.

hierarchic

IPA: /haɪˈrɑːrkɪk/

KK: /haɪˈrɑrkɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a system of organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Example: The company has a hierarchic structure that defines the roles and responsibilities of each employee.

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