whereas
Pronunciation:
/weəɹˈæz//(h)wɛɹˈæz/noun
Definitions
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
adverb
Definitions
Where (that).
conjunction
Definitions
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
Example: He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)