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〜以上(は): now that; since
N2 · 03 Reasons and causes
Says that because a situation is already fixed, you must act accordingly.
Plain form + 以上(は), then a strong statement: duty, decision or judgment (〜べきだ, 〜なければならない). Example: やると決めた以上、最後までやる. Close to 〜からには, but a bit firmer and more logical.
Examples
約束した以上、必ず守らなければならない。
Now that I have promised, I must keep it.
日本に住む以上、日本語を覚えたほうがいい。
Since you live in Japan, you had better learn Japanese.