Thereupon

/ˌðɛrəˈpɒn/ adverb

Definition

Immediately after that; as a result of that action or event. It indicates both temporal sequence and often causal relationship.

Etymology

Compound of 'there' (in that place or situation) and 'upon' (immediately following). This formal construction follows the pattern of many English compound adverbs formed with 'there-' plus prepositions.

Kelly Says

This word is like a formal time-travel device in writing - it instantly transports readers to the exact moment after a significant event, making it perfect for legal narratives and historical accounts where precise timing matters!

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