thereupon
/ˌðɛrəˈpɑn/
adverb
- Immediately after that; then.
- The judge issued the ruling, and thereupon the trial ended.
- He finished his speech, and thereupon the audience burst into applause.
- She received the letter and thereupon decided to change her plans.
- On or as a result of that; concerning that matter.
- He made a mistake, and thereupon he apologized to everyone.
- The evidence was presented, and thereupon the jury reached a verdict.
- The committee discussed the proposal and thereupon voted to approve it.