Meaning of the word whereupon in English

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whereupon

US /ˌwer.əˈpɑːn/
UK /ˌweə.rəˈpɒn/

Adverb

immediately after which; and then

Example:
He made a rude comment, whereupon she stood up and left.
The judge read the verdict, whereupon the defendant burst into tears.