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pursuant
[ per-soo-uhnt ]
adjective
- proceeding after; following (usually followed by to ):
Pursuant to his studies he took a job in an office.
adverb
- according (usually followed by to ):
to do something pursuant to an agreement.
- in a manner conformable (usually followed by to ):
to act pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience.
pursuant
/ əˈːəԳ /
adjective
- usually postpositiveoften foll byto law in agreement or conformity
- archaic.pursuing
Derived Forms
- ܰˈܲԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzpܰ·aԳ adjective
- ԴDzpܰ·aԳ·ly adverb
- ܲpܰ·aԳ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of pursuant1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pursuant1
Example Sentences
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.”
“To be very clear, the government is committed to paying legitimate claims for work that was properly completed pursuant to intact obligations and supported by proper documentation.”
Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation officers, identified only as I.R. and F.H., detained Zaitsev on Tuesday morning, pursuant to an administrative arrest warrant, according to an affidavit filed with a criminal complaint in federal court.
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