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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Thereabout

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Can I use "thereabout" in the following context? Or should I rephrase the sentence?

The statement details that the parties entered into marriage on November 11, 2012 in Madrid and marriage certificate No. XXXXXX was issued thereabout.

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, the details. That's not what this statement does. "Parties" is a formal usage, even for a report.

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  • , the details.
  • That's not what this statement does.
  • "Parties" is a formal usage, even for a report.
  • " Marriage certificates may be issued before the marriage and signed on the date the marriage is solemnized, but the certificate wouldn't be issued afterwards, which "thereabouts" contemplates.
  • It's a fairly vague word for a report that "details" things.
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There are a couple of odd things about this:
  • The verb "details" means to give full particulars, i.e., the details. That's not what this statement does.
  • "Parties" is a formal usage, even for a report.
  • "Entered into marriage" is better "were married" or "got married."
  • The word is "thereabouts." Marriage certificates may be issued before the marriage and signed
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