Whereby
/wɛərˈbaɪ/
Definitions
- (conj.) By which; through the means of which something is done, typically in legal documents describing processes or mechanisms.
The contract includes a clause whereby the tenant may terminate the lease early.
Forms
- whereby
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Commentary
Commonly used in formal legal writing to introduce mechanisms or conditions; should be used precisely to avoid ambiguity in legal instruments.
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