Legal Definitions - above-mentioned

Above-mentioned is an adjective that means something has been mentioned or referred to previously. It is also known as aforementioned, above-stated, or said.

• The above-mentioned issues need to be addressed before we can proceed.
• Please refer to the aforementioned document for more information.
• The above-stated rules must be followed at all times.

These examples illustrate how above-mentioned is used to refer to something that has been mentioned or stated previously. It is a way to avoid repeating information and to make writing more concise.