a·fore·said

[uh-fawr-sed, uh-fohr-]
adjective
said or mentioned earlier or previously.

Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English; see afore, said1

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aforesaid (əˈfɔːˌsɛd) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
(usually prenominal) (chiefly in legal documents) spoken of or referred to previously

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Aforesaid is always a great word to know.
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aforesaid
early 15c., from afore + p.p. of say.
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