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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of therefor:
Term: THEREFOR
Definition: Therefor means "for it" or "for that thing/action". It is used to refer to something that has been previously mentioned. For example, if someone lied to Congress but was not punished, you could say "she lied to Congress but was never punished therefor".
A more thorough explanation:
Term: THEREFOR
Definition:Therefor is an adverb that means "for it or them" or "for that thing or action". It is used to refer to something that has been previously mentioned or implied.
Example: She lied to Congress but was never punished therefor.
Explanation: In this example, "therefor" is used to refer to the act of lying to Congress. It means that she was never punished for that action. The word "therefor" is often used in legal or formal writing to connect a previous statement with a conclusion or consequence.
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