Definition of upon preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (formal, especially British English) = on. The decision was based upon two considerations. Although the word upon has the same meaning as on, it is usually used in more formal contexts or in phrases such as once upon a time and row upon row of seats . More @Wikipedia
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