Earlier in this document; herein before.

With regard to writing: further up on the present page; previously in the text; in a preceding paragraph, passage, etc. See also senses C. 3, D.

In a book or on a page: above, previously. Obsolete. rare.

With regard to writing: = above, adv. 1. Abbreviated sup.

In cross-references, esp. in legal texts: earlier in the same document; = supra, adv. 1. Opposed to post, adv.2

= therein under adj.