Said Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Said, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Said?

(Adj) The word ‘said’ is used to substitute an article, thing, incident, event, person , entity etc which has been identified in that document previously. For example Smith rented a benz car from john. The said car was in good condition while it is rented out.

History and Meaning of Said

The term "said" is used in legal documents as a way to refer back to a person, thing, or event that has already been identified in the document. This helps to avoid repetition and makes the document easier to read. The use of "said" in legal language dates back to the late 14th century and has since become a standard term in legal writing.

Examples of Said

  1. The defendant is accused of stealing the said car on June 1st.
  2. The plaintiff claims that the said document proves their case.
  3. The court took into consideration the testimony of the said witness.
  4. The parties agreed to the terms set forth in the said contract.
  5. The said property was transferred to the new owner on July 1st.

Legal Terms Similar to Said

  1. aforesaid - This term is used in legal documents to refer back to something that has been mentioned earlier.
  2. aforementioned - Similar to aforesaid, this term is used to refer to something that has been mentioned earlier in a document.
  3. herein - This term is used to refer to information contained within the same document.