foregoing

/fɔrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Previously mentioned or stated; preceding.
    • The foregoing examples illustrate the problem clearly.
    • Please refer to the foregoing paragraph for details.
    • In light of the foregoing evidence, the judge made her decision.
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