Whereas Definition

wâr-ăz, hwâr-
whereases
conjuntion
It being the case that; in view of the fact that.
Whereas the following incidents have occurred.
Webster's New World
While at the same time.
American Heritage
While on the contrary; but on the other hand.
She is careful, whereas he takes risks.
Webster's New World

In contrast; whilst on the contrary.

He came first in the race whereas his brother came last.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
noun
An introductory statement to a formal document; a preamble.
American Heritage
A statement beginning with “whereas”
Webster's New World
adverb

(obsolete) Where (that).

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Whereas

Noun

Singular:
whereas
Plural:
whereases

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