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Wherefore
Wherefore noun - Something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing.
Usage example: demanded to know the whys and wherefores for the decision
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The word "wherefore" is related to "therefore", but as the latter is still in common use it doesn't cause the same confusion.
Source: Ye Olde Butcherede Englishe
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