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| Grammar : Conj |
| Spell : hwair-az, wair- |
| Phonetic Transcription : ʰwɛərˈæz, wɛər- |
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Définition of whereas
Origin :- mid-14c., "where;" early 15c., "in consideration of the fact that," from where + as.
- conj inasmuch as
- conj when in fact
- For whereas three candidates were in nomination, the ballots were forming but two piles.
- Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various
- She defended the weak because they were weak, whereas he would have had her defend the truth because it was the truth.
- Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
- Whereas them medical doctors' wives don't flop—catch 'em at it!
- Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
- Whereas, my poor mamma, everything is ended when one gets old.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
- Love has been with you the sole end of love; whereas it ought to be the beginning of power.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
- But whereas she knew that Vere was doing so, Vere could not know that she was.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
- Whereas the rich man is supposed to be a gentleman who can afford to be ill.
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- Whereas the bad and ignorant will desire to gain more than both?
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- Whereas true love is a love of beauty and order—temperate and harmonious?
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
- Whereas the physician and the carpenter have different natures?
- Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
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