the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conjunction. In consideration that; seeing that; since; because that; -- followed by as. See under for, prep.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In view of the fact that; in consideration that; seeing that; since: with as: as, forasmuch as the time is short.
Word Usage
"Therefore, the "forasmuch" does not justify Rome's doctrine of works meriting salvation. before thee -- Obedience to God is in strictest compatibility with loyalty to the king (Mt 22: 21; 1Pe 2: 17)."