herefter

Herefter is a Danish adverb meaning "from this point on," "hereafter," or "subsequently." It is used to mark a transition to material that follows, to indicate temporal progression, or to introduce an effect, consequence, or next section in formal writing. The term is common in legal documents, contracts, reports, and academic prose, where precise sequencing is important.

In practice, herefter can introduce what comes next in a text: for example, a document might state, "Herefter vil parterne fremlægge deres beskæftigelseshistorik," meaning that from this point onward, the parties will present their employment history. It can appear at sentence start or within a sentence and is generally considered formal or bureaucratic language. In everyday speech, speakers more often use phrases like "fra nu af," "fra nu," or "herefter" is often avoided.

Etymology and form: herefter is formed from her (here) and efter (after) with the compound sense of indicating what follows after the current reference point. It functions primarily as an adverb and can be used to introduce subsequent provisions, points, or steps.

Translations and usage notes: in English-language equivalents, herefter is often rendered as "hereafter" or "from here on." In legal translations, it may be chosen to reflect the sense of proceeding sections or subsequent clauses. The term is characteristically formal; in less formal Danish, alternatives such as "fra nu af" or "fra dette tidspunkt" are common.