hereby
by means of this statement
used in very formal writing or speech to mean ‘by this statement’ or ‘because of this document’
[someone] hereby [verb] [something]
- I hereby resign from my position as director, effective immediately.
- The parties hereby agree to the terms set out below.
- You are hereby notified that your application has been approved.
- The certificate hereby confirms that the building meets all safety standards.
- The Board hereby adopts the following resolution.
- I hereby give my notice to leave this job.
- We hereby agree to work together on this project.
- You are hereby informed that the meeting is canceled.
- The company hereby confirms your order.
- I hereby declare that this information is true.
- Base: hereby
- Plural: herebies
be it hereby resolved that
1formula introducing an official resolution
a very formal phrase used in written resolutions, especially by boards or councils, to introduce the decision that is being officially made
- Be it hereby resolved that the company will adopt the new code of conduct.
- Be it hereby resolved that the following changes to the bylaws are approved.
I hereby declare
1formal start to an official statement
a very formal way to begin a strong, official statement or announcement, often in legal or serious situations
- I hereby declare this meeting open.
- I hereby declare that all the information I have given is true and complete.
I hereby resign
1formal way to quit a job
a very formal way to say that you are officially leaving your job or position by making this statement
- I hereby resign from my position as chief financial officer, effective 30 June.
- With deep regret, I hereby resign from the board of directors.
is hereby granted
1formal way to give rights
a very formal written phrase used to say that a right, license, or permission is officially given by this document
- Permission is hereby granted to reproduce this material for non-commercial use.
- Access to the restricted area is hereby granted to the following employees.
You are hereby notified
1formal formula to inform someone
a very formal written phrase used to tell someone in an official way that something is true or will happen
- You are hereby notified that your tenancy will end on 31 March.
- You are hereby notified that failure to respond within ten days may result in legal action.