adverb

thereunder

thair-UN-der/ˌðerˈʌndər/

Under the thing just specified.

The clerk points to the category marker and places the related folders thereunder.

A clerk points to a raised category marker on a filing shelf and places related folders directly in the compartment beneath that same marker.

Etymology

+underOld Englishbeneath; under the rule of

There points back to something already mentioned, while under places something beneath it. The spatial relationship also applies to material under a heading or governed by a provision.

In context

Montgomery College56:33

The Constitution, the laws made thereunder,

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US National Archives25:03

Part one is by state or territory and thereunder by PWA assigned docket number.

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More examples

The policy explains who qualifies for benefits thereunder.
The agreement expires Friday, but claims arising thereunder remain valid.
Find the heading “Expenses” and review the items listed thereunder.

Similar words

under: Usually names the governing document or authority directly.
below: Indicates a lower position without necessarily implying governing authority.