whereas

whereas

conjunction

Definition of WHEREAS

1

for the reason that <whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well>

Synonyms as, as long as, because, being (as or as how or that) [chiefly dialect], 'cause, considering, for, inasmuch as, now, seeing, whereas

2

in spite of the fact that <whereas there are many good reasons to switch to Plan B, we must stick with Plan A as long as it is feasible>

Synonyms albeit, as, howbeit, much as, notwithstanding, though, when, whereas, while, whilst [chiefly British]

Related Words but, if