• Therefor

    Pronunciation

    Stressed on the second syllable
    • RP IPA: /ðɛəˈfɔː/
    • GenAm IPA: /ðɛɹˈfɔɹ/
    • Homophones: therefore (first syllable stressed)

    Origin

    there("that") + for

    Full definition of therefor

    Adverb

    therefor

    1. (obsolete) Therefore, for that or this reason or cause.
    2. (now chiefly in legal) For or in return for that.
      • 1892, Benjamin Harrison, During the last fiscal year the Secretary purchased ... 54,355,748 ounces of silver and issued in payment therefor $51,106,608 in notes.
      • 1997, August, Rules of procedure for approval of law schools by the American Bar Association., If the action is adverse to the applicant law school, the action letter shall contain the Committee's specific reasons therefor.

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