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Wherefore, premises considered: This phrase means that for all the reasons that have been mentioned or stated previously, the following action or decision is being made. It is a way of summarizing the reasons for a decision or conclusion.
WHEREFORE, PREMISES CONSIDERED
Wherefore, premises considered. For all these reasons; for the reason or reasons mentioned above.
Example 1: The defendant has been found guilty of the crime of theft. Wherefore, premises considered, the court hereby sentences the defendant to five years in prison.
Example 2: The company has failed to meet its financial obligations to its employees. Wherefore, premises considered, the employees have the right to file a lawsuit against the company.
The term "wherefore, premises considered" is often used in legal documents, such as court orders or contracts. It is used to indicate that the decision or action being taken is based on the reasons or premises that have been previously stated. In the examples given, the court's decision to sentence the defendant to prison is based on the fact that they have been found guilty of theft. Similarly, the employees' right to file a lawsuit is based on the fact that the company has failed to meet its financial obligations.