henceforward
adv/hɛnsˈfɔɹwɝd/
Etymology From Middle English hennes forward, equivalent to hence + forward. Compare Middle English hens-forthward, hennes forthward (“henceforward”).
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from now on; from this time on
- 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.1962 October, Brian Haresnape, “Focus on B.R. passenger stations”, in Modern Railways, page 255:
- Synonyms
- henceforth, henceforwards see also Thesaurus:henceforth
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