whereas
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conjunction \hwer-ˈaz, wer-, (ˌ)(h)wər-\Definition of WHEREAS
1
a : while on the contrary b : although
2
: in view of the fact that : since —used especially to introduce a preamble
See Examples of WHEREAS
- <whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well>
- <whereas there are many good reasons to switch to Plan B, we must stick with Plan A as long as it is feasible>
Origin of WHEREAS
Middle English where as, from where + as
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to WHEREAS
- Synonyms
- as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], 'cause, considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, since
2whereas
nounDefinition of WHEREAS
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: an introductory statement of a formal document : preamble
2
: a conditional or qualifying statement
First Known Use of WHEREAS
1795
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