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Definition of Forasmuch
1. conj. In consideration that; seeing that; since; because that; -- followed by as. See under For,
Definition of Forasmuch
1. Adverb. Inasmuch, seeing (that). ¹
2. Adverb. (obsolete) So far as; with regard to so much as. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Forasmuch
1. conj [conj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Forasmuch
Literary usage of Forasmuch
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Iliad of Homer by Homer, John Graham Cordery (1871)
"... And stripp'd the armour from his head and limbs, Which it belongeth scarce to
man to wear; Yet, forasmuch as fair Andromache Shall ne'er receive or see ..."
2. The History of the Reformation of the Church of England by Gilbert Burnet, Edward Nares (1843)
"And tlie Body, that is to say, the Spittle and forasmuch as the\, in serving
their King Filth, which because it is for no use, it is by Handicraft, ..."
3. The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ: Translated Out of by Robert M. Hartley, American Bible Society, Wightman family (1875)
"38 And forasmuch as Lydda was nigh to Joppa, and the disciples had heard that
Peter was there, they sent unto him two men, desiring him that he would not ..."
4. United States Supreme Court Reports by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1890)
""And forasmuch as the matters and things above herein set forth do not appear of
record, ami the said defendant tenders this its bill of exceptions, ..."
5. The Federal and State Constitutions: Colonial Charters, and Other Organic by Francis N. Thorpe, United States (1909)
"And forasmuch as pursuant to the lawes & customes of our Colony of the Massachusetts
Bay and of our other Colonies and Provinces aforementioned, ..."
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