as in afterwards
from this point on you have sworn to tell the truth in this court, and henceforward you are bound by your oath

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Recent Examples of henceforward Borgnine will henceforward be recalled as the good, honest, 100% human fellow, trying to discover a romantic life for himself, with plenty of handicaps, in a picture that may well be remembered as long as pictures themselves are remembered. Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2023 The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, 19 Jan. 2017 The party has been cited as the reason why balls were henceforward held in other venues, says Anthony. Alicia Ault, Smithsonian, 19 Jan. 2017
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  • In 2019, former UAW President Gary Jones was accused — and later convicted — of plotting to steal up to $1.5 million in union dues, was likely to be ousted via Article 30, though Jones resigned before the process was completed.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
  • He was jailed and later released on bond, and is on administrative leave pending additional review by the chief.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 22 July 2025
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  • Ashe’s doubling down response to the security guard’s attempt at intimidation led to a positive change as officers were henceforth noticeably absent from the cafeteria while more present in the school’s trouble spots.
    David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
  • The reason the church bells ring at noon every day today is because when our hero beat the Ottomans in the Battle of Belgrade the Pope decreed in the year 1456 that henceforth church bells must ring at noon to celebrate.
    John Bleasdale, Variety, 26 June 2025

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“Henceforward.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/henceforward. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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