지금까지 또는 이 시점 이전까지.
Up to this time; before now.
예문:
"The scientist presented data heretofore unseen in the field of genetics."
"Heretofore, the legal system had no precedent for such a digital crime."
"The museum acquired a collection of heretofore private letters."
이전의 또는 앞서 언급된.
Belonging to a previous time; former.
예문:
"The heretofore silence of the witness was finally broken during the trial."
"All heretofore agreements between the two parties are now null and void."