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whereas |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Whereas \Where*as"\, adv At which place where [Obs.] --Chaucer. At last they came whereas that lady bode. --Spenser. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Whereas \Where*as"\, conj. 1. Considering that it being the case that since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like that follow 2. When in fact while on the contrary; the case being in truth that although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent. Are not those found to be the greatest zealots who are most notoriously ignorant? whereas true zeal should always begin with true knowledge. --Sprat.
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