in·so·far as also in so far as 
/ˌɪnsəˈfɑɚ-/ conjunction
/ˌɪnsəˈfɑɚ-/ conjunction formal : to the extent or degree that
▪ She helped us insofar as she was able. [=she helped us as much as she could] ▪ The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.
▪ She helped us insofar as she was able. [=she helped us as much as she could] ▪ The news is good insofar as it suggests that a solution may be possible.
