Avoid using above to refer to a preceding passage unless the reference is clear. The same is true of aforesaid, aforementioned, the former, and the latter, which not only risk vagueness but also contribute to a heavy, wooden style. To refer to something previously mentioned, either repeat the noun or pronoun or construct your paragraph so that your reference is obvious. (See also former/ latter.)

 

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