Thereupon: meaning, definitions and examples
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thereupon
[ รฐษrษหpษn ]
legal term
Thereupon is an adverb that is used to indicate something that occurs immediately after a particular event or action. It signifies a direct sequence of events, often emphasizing a logical or necessary connection between them. In legal contexts, it can refer to proceedings or actions taken following a ruling or decision. Overall, it suggests a prompt response or consequence related to a previous statement or action.
Synonyms
afterward, following, subsequently, thereafter
Examples of usage
- The jury was dismissed, and thereupon the judge adjourned the court.
- He presented his evidence; thereupon, the case was closed.
- The defendant pleaded guilty, and thereupon a sentence was imposed.
Translations
Translations of the word "thereupon" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเคฆเฅเคชเคฐเคพเคเคค
๐ฉ๐ช darauf
๐ฎ๐ฉ setelah itu
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพััะผ
๐ต๐ฑ nastฤpnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎๅพ
๐ซ๐ท ensuite
๐ช๐ธ despuรฉs
๐น๐ท bunun รผzerine
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุซู
๐จ๐ฟ potรฉ
๐ธ๐ฐ potom
๐จ๐ณ ็ถๅ
๐ธ๐ฎ potem
๐ฎ๐ธ รพรก
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะพะดะฐะฝ ะบะตะนัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแก แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ bundan sonra
๐ฒ๐ฝ despuรฉs
Etymology
The word 'thereupon' originated from Middle English, combining 'there' and 'upon'. The term has roots in Old English, where 'there' meant 'at that place' and 'upon' denoted 'on' or 'upon'. Historically, it has been used in English legal documents and formal writing to describe actions that follow from a previous event. The usage of 'thereupon' became more prevalent in legal contexts due to its precision in indicating sequences of events. Over the centuries, it has retained its formal connotation and is often found in legal jargon, historical literature, and formal speeches.
Word Frequency Rank
At #6,666 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.
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- 6664 dug
- 6665 unsatisfactory
- 6666 thereupon
- 6667 maid
- 6668 trigger
- 6669 verification
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