Question: what is the meaning of the phrase as such?
Answer: The Macquarie Dictionary defines 'as such' to mean 'being what is indicated', 'in that capacity' or 'in itself or themselves'. 'Such' in the phrase 'as such' acts as a pronoun (a part of speech used in the place of a noun). ... ' to see if there is an antecedent noun or noun phrase that can give the answer.