Definition of Whereas

1. adv. At which place; where.

2. conj. 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.

3. adv. At which place; where.

4. conj. 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.

Definition of Whereas

1. Adverb. (obsolete) Where (that). ¹

2. Conjunction. In contrast; whilst on the contrary ¹

3. Conjunction. It being the fact that ¹

4. Conjunction. Inasmuch as ¹

5. Noun. A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas. ¹

6. Conjunction. (alternative spelling of whereas) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whereas

1. an introductory statement of a formal document [n -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whereas

where does this train go
where is the toilet
where it's at
where the sun doesn't shine
where the sun don't shine
where there's smoke, there's fire
where there is a will
where you at
whereabout
whereabouts
whereafter
whereagainst
wherealong
whereas (current term)
whereases
whereat
whereby
wheredunit
wheredunits
wherefor
wherefore
wherefores
wherefrom
wherein
whereinbefore
whereinsoever
whereinto
whereness

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