as such

prepositional phrase4

1. •
   In the role or manner of the thing mentioned.

   • This is a valuable artefact and should be treated as such.
2. •
   Being as previously mentioned or described.

   • I'm a mother of four young children; as such, I'm always rushed off my feet.
3. •
   In a true or literal sense.

   • I don't have a library as such, but I do have quite a large collection of books.
4. •
   Per se, by itself, in itself, in and of itself.

   • Money as such is not the root of evil.