whereas
/weəɹˈæz//(h)wɛɹˈæz/
noun
- 1
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
adverb
- 1
Where (that).
conjunction
- 1
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
“He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.”
- 2
It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)
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