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herein

To write plainly, use here instead of the legalistic herein. Other possibilities include below, in this, in this document and in this text.

  • Legalistic: Students may use the Internet facilities on the terms and conditions outlined herein.
  • Plain: Students may use the Internet facilities on the terms and conditions outlined in this document.
  • Legalistic: The activities listed herein will be funded exclusively by Quebec.
  • Plain: The activities listed here will be funded exclusively by Quebec.

In many instances, the best solution is simply to omit the word herein.

  • The activities listed will be funded exclusively by Quebec.