whereas
whereas,conj. 1. While by contrast; although (McWilliams was stopped at 10:08 p.m. wearing a green hat, whereas the assailant had been identified at 10:04 p.m. wearing a black hat). 2. Given the fact that; since (Whereas, the parties have found that their 1994 agreement did not adequately address incidental expenses …; and Whereas, the parties […]