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Definition whereby in British English

whereby adverb

adverb
/weə(r)ˈbaɪ/
1

used for saying that something is done according to the method, arrangement, rule etc that has been referred to

Example

There is a standard method whereby officers are selected for promotion.

Example

a regulation whereby an employer is held responsible for any accident

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Definition whereby in British English