adv at which place; where.
2. whereas ·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. whereas ·conj 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.