Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

thereunder

Adverb
/ˌðɛrˈʌndər/
Definition
In a position or location below, beneath, or underneath something else.
Examples
  • The regulations specified that all activities conducted thereunder must comply with safety standards.
  • He placed the documents thereunder to keep them organized.
  • The rules listed thereunder provide a clear guideline for participation.
Meaning
The term ‘thereunder’ is used to refer to a position that is lower or beneath something in a physical or metaphorical sense. It suggests a hierarchical or spatial relationship where one thing exists directly beneath another.
Synonyms
  • Underneath
  • Below
  • Under
  • Subjacent