whereas

  1. Adverb.  (obsolete) Where (that).
  2. Conjunction.  In contrast; whilst on the contrary.
  3. Conjunction.  It being the fact that.
  4. Conjunction.  Inasmuch as.
  5. Noun.  A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

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