aforementioned work
[ə-ˈfȯr-ˌmen-shənd wərk]
noun phrasepl: aforementioned works
obra mencionada anteriormente
1. A previously referenced creative, academic, or professional project, literary composition, artistic piece, or labor that has already been discussed or cited earlier in a text or conversation
The aforementioned work by Shakespeare remains relevant to contemporary audiences.
A obra mencionada anteriormente de Shakespeare permanece relevante para o público contemporâneo.
2. In legal, academic, or formal contexts, a specific document, study, publication, or project that was cited or mentioned in prior sections or pages
As discussed in Chapter 3, the aforementioned work provides substantial evidence for our hypothesis.
Conforme discutido no Capítulo 3, a obra mencionada anteriormente fornece provas substanciais para nossa hipótese.
This phrase is primarily used in formal, academic, legal, and professional contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects a preference for clear reference tracking in formal writing. In Brazil, this construction is especially common in academic papers, legal documents, and formal business correspondence. The phrase maintains formality across both cultures and is less common in casual conversation.
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