hence
1. (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result (Freq. 25) - therefore X must be true - the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory - we were young and thence optimistic - it is late and thus we must go - the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted • Syn: therefore, thence, thus, so 2. from this place - get thee hence! • Usage Domain: archaism, archaicism 3. from this time - a year hence it will be forgotten
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