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Term: WHEREOF
Definition: Whereof means "of what," "of which," or "of whom." It is used to refer to something previously mentioned or understood. For example, if someone says "I know whereof I speak," they mean they have personal experience or knowledge of the topic they are discussing. If someone says "the book, whereof the cover was torn, was still a good read," they mean the book with the torn cover was still enjoyable.
The examples illustrate how whereof is used to provide additional information about the preceding noun or pronoun. In the first example, whereof introduces a clause that explains what Judge Wald knows. In the second example, whereof introduces a clause that clarifies the meaning of citations. In the third example, whereof introduces a clause that describes the judges in a positive way.