fore·go·ing 
/foɚˈgowɪŋ/ adjective
/foɚˈgowɪŋ/ adjective formal : already mentioned
▪ The foregoing [=preceding, above] examples illustrate my point.
▪ The foregoing [=preceding, above] examples illustrate my point.
the foregoing
formal : the things that have just been mentioned
▪ It should be clear from the foregoing that a new system is needed.
▪ It should be clear from the foregoing that a new system is needed.
