wherein

//wɛərˈɪn//
C1Frequency Level 11Formal
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Adverb

whereinCanonical form
1

In what place, situation, or respect; in which.

This is the document wherein the terms are clearly stated.

Conjunction

1

In which; used to introduce a clause that specifies or explains the place, situation, or respect referred to.

This is a situation wherein we must act carefully.

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