After

Behind, following, subsequent to an event or date. There is no invariable sense, however, to be attached to the word, but like "from," "succeeding," "subsequent," and similar words, where it is not expressly declared to be exclusive or inclusive, it is susceptible of different significations and is used in different senses, as will in the particular case effectuate the intention of the parties. Its true meaning must be collected from its context and the subject-matter; Sands v. Lyon, IS Conn. 27.