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wherein

whe·rein

UK/wɛəˈɹɪn/ US/wɛˈɹɪn/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in regard to which

  • “a case wherein he took an active part”
2.

in the course or during which

  • “a period wherein he did not work”
3.

in which; where

  • “the particular state wherein you reside”
4.

in what

  • “wherein consists this matter?”

Origin

From Middle English wherin; equivalent to where- + in.

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