Posted by Yes, but.... on January 28, 2003 at 18:22:50:
In Reply to: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: BSO Results! posted by Webster! on January 28, 2003 at 17:41:51:
Okay, I will give you one thing... "Therefor" is a correct spelling, however I will disagree about it's usage in the context of your message. In the brackets of the definition, you will see it says "Cf. Therefore." That is saying you should confer the definition of "therefor" and the definition of "therefore." If you had looked up "therefore," you would have seen:
therefore adv. For that reason or cause; consequently or hence.
According to Paul Brians of Washington State University: THEREFOR/THEREFORE The form without a final "E" is an archaic bit of legal terminology meaning "for." The word most people want is "therefore."
And according to the Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993.
therefor, therefore (advs.)
Therefor is by far the rarer word and means “for or in return for that, for it,” as in I’ll explain what we must do and the causes therefor. Therefore means “consequently, hence, for that reason,” as in I don’t have a key; therefore, I’ll have to ring the bell.
Mike "not a lexicologist, but I do know a thing or two" Ary