Pursuant Meaning
/pəˈsjuː.ənt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjIn conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.
adjThat pursues.
Sentence Examples
Pursuant to this law, no one is allowed to kill, except in self-defense.
I have acted pursuant to your wishes.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ measures, which followed the judge's instructions, were strictly enforced.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company acted ____ to the terms of the agreement and delivered the goods on the agreed date.
Word Origin & History
Anglo-Norman pursuant, present participle of pursure. Doublet of pursuivant.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Montmorency looked on for a moment, then, whistling softly to himself, turned his back on the table and strolled towards the window, avoiding Madame Nina's pursuant eye."
— 1914, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados:
"And pursuant to this idea of a holiday, he insisted upon playing cards after we had eaten."
— 1898, H.G. Wells, The War of the Worlds, London: William Heinemann:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ measures, which followed the judge's instructions, were strictly enforced.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company acted ____ to the terms of the agreement and delivered the goods on the agreed date.