Meaning Of The Word Wherefore

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What's The Definition Of Wherefore?

wherefore in American English
for what reason or purpose? why?
adverb: for what? why?
noun: the cause or reason

wherefore in British English
adverb: for what reason? why?
noun: an explanation or reason (esp in the phrase the whys and wherefores)
sentence connector: for which reason: used as an introductory word in legal preambles

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