henceforward

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Etymology

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From Middle English hennes forward, equivalent to hence +‎ forward. Compare Middle English hens-forthward, hennes forthward (henceforward).

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henceforward (not comparable)

  1. from now on; from this time on
    • 1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 255:
      In other words, what we can expect to see henceforward, provided that all Regions make the effort, is a welcome brightening-up of stations and improvement in the general standard of amenities.

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