Forasmuch
[fәrәz'mʌtʃ]
Definition
(conj.) In consideration that; seeing that; since; because that; -- followed by as. See under For, prep.
Inputed by Bruno
Definition
conj. because that.
Typist: Sam
Examples
- He felt the more resigned to it, forasmuch as Mrs Boffin enjoyed herself completely, and Miss Bella was delighted. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- Five were to be tried together, next, as enemies of the Republic, forasmuch as they had not assisted it by word or deed. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Forasmuch as they hang in my memory by only this one slender thread, I don't know what they did, except that they forbore to remove me. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
Typist: Sam