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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Legal Studies

"Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity..." Whereas?

Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,
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What does the word 'whereas' mean here? I have already consulted my dictionary but I still don't understand what it does and why we need it here.

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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In this case case it means "it being the case that".

— Forbes

  • In this case case it means "it being the case that".
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In this case case it means "it being the case that".
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Thanks for your reply, Forbes, but I still don't get what it means. I mean what is the word 'it' referring to when you said 'it being the case that' .

Thank you again.

Best wishes,

PBF
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Whereas recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,

"[Considering that/taking into consideration that] recognition..."

Whereas here is used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or
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Ah, I understand how it is used now. Thank you for your explanation, Feebs11.

Best wishes,

PBF
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PBF -- "Whereas" is somewhat outmoded legal language that doesn't have a deep meaning other than something like, "since" or "it is given that."

Jim
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