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Hereupon

usgb/ˌhɪrəˈpɑːn/Volume
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Hereupon implies something happens right after another event without delay. SlideThe judge gave her verdict and hereupon the court was adjourned.
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Often used in formal, legal, or historical writings rather than everyday conversation. SlideHereupon the agreement was signed, initiating the partnership.
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Used to create a dramatic or official effect in storytelling or reporting. SlideThe villain was defeated; hereupon, the hero returned home victorious.