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pursuant
[per-soo-uhnt]
adjective
proceeding after; following (usually followed byto ).
Pursuant to his studies he took a job in an office.
adverb
according (usually followed byto ).
to do something pursuant to an agreement.
in a manner conformable (usually followed byto ).
to act pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience.
pursuant
/ əˈːəԳ /
adjective
law in agreement or conformity
archaicpursuing
Other Word Forms
- nonpursuant adjective
- nonpursuantly adverb
- unpursuant adjective
- ܰˈܲԳٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of pursuant1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pursuant1
Example Sentences
“This is where the attorney general has jurisdiction and responsibility to review and oversee how Glendale is acting pursuant to this contract,” he said.
“If Oklahoma’s award is not being restored pursuant to a settlement agreement, then what is the reason for the partial restoration, and is it permanent?”
Its statement continued: “He is alive and secure in that facility. He is detained pursuant to the sovereign, domestic authority of El Salvador.”
Mr Garcia's lawyers argued that because El Salvador was detaining Mr Garcia "at the direct request and pursuant to financial compensation" from the US, the court could order the US government to request his return.
“We continue to provide weather information, forecasts and warnings pursuant to our public safety mission.”
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