whereas

/weəɹˈæz//(h)wɛɹˈæz/

noun

  1. 1

    A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

adverb

  1. 1

    Where (that).

conjunction

  1. 1

    In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

    He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
  2. 2

    It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)

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