Aforesaid and Preceding

Aforesaid

Aforesaid adjective - Mentioned previously.
Usage example: with the aforesaid objections in mind, I think we should reconsider the proposal
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Synonyms for Aforesaid

Preceding is a synonym for aforesaid in aforementioned topic. In some cases you can use "Preceding" instead an adjective "Aforesaid", when it comes to topics like previously mentioned, said earlier.

Preceding

Preceding adjective - Going before another in time or order.

Aforesaid is a synonym for preceding in earlier topic. You can use "Aforesaid" instead an adjective "Preceding", if it concerns topics such as previous, aforementioned.

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