y, por lo tanto

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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. and therefore
El rey no es electo por el pueblo y, por lo tanto, no tiene ningún poder legislativo, ejecutivo o judicial.The king is not elected by the people, and therefore, he doesn't have any kind of legislative, executive, or judicial power.
b. and so
Tú vendiste la mayoría de tus acciones y, por lo tanto, perdiste tu silla en la junta directiva.You sold most of your shares, and so, you lost your seat on the board of directors.
c. and thus
Mi cliente nunca firmó un acuerdo prenupcial y, por lo tanto, tiene derecho a la mitad de los bienes adquiridos en los últimos cinco años.My client never signed a prenuptial agreement and thus, he is entitled to half of all assets acquired during the past five years.
d. and hence
La resolución es no vinculante y, por lo tanto, Estados Unidos no está obligado a acatarse a sus provisiones.The resolution is nonbinding, and hence, the United States is not forced to comply with its provisions.
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