👉 Heretofore-time refers to a time period or point in history during which a particular event, situation, or action occurred. It can be defined as a point in time before any major changes or events occur. This is typically used in historical context to indicate the past of an event, such as when a war began or when a treaty was signed. In other contexts, "heretofore" could also mean "up until," "after," or "since." For example, if