whereas [ where·as ]
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1. In contrast or comparison with the fact that.
you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious
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2. (especially in legal preambles) taking into consideration the fact that.
Negligence depends on a breach of duty, whereas contributory negligence does not.
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1. Late Middle English from where + as.

