
Thereupon
Sequence Marker
Use 'thereupon' to indicate the next action in a sequence of events.
She accepted the award, and thereupon gave a moving speech.
Quaint Feel
'Thereupon' can give a sentence an old-fashioned or formal tone.
The jury gave their verdict, and thereupon the judge passed sentence.
Legal Usage
'Thereupon' is often used in legal or official contexts to denote immediate consequence.
The decree was signed, and thereupon it became law.