Meanings
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1
adv
By which; through which (used to introduce the means or method).
They set up a system whereby staff can work from home two days a week.
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2
adv
In which; where.
This is the arrangement whereby all parties agreed to share the costs.
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Related forms
henceafterhenceforthhenceforwardhenceforwardshencefromhereabouthereaboutshereabovehereafterhereaftershereagainsthereamong
Etymology
From where + by.