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whereupon

1 of 1conjunction
/ˌwɛrəˈpɑn/
1

immediately after this; because of something mentioned

  • She received the letter, whereupon she immediately called her lawyer.
  • They reached an agreement, whereupon they signed the contract.
  • The rain stopped, whereupon the sun emerged from behind the clouds.
2

used to indicate the location or place where something occurred

  • He arrived at the castle, whereupon he beheld the magnificent courtyard.
  • They reached the summit, whereupon they enjoyed panoramic views of the valley below.