Pursuance: meaning, definitions and examples

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pursuance

 

[ pəˈsjuːəns ]

Context #1

legal term

The act of carrying out or executing a plan, order, or course of action.

Synonyms

execution, fulfillment, implementation

Examples of usage

  • The pursuance of justice is essential for a fair society.
  • The pursuance of this project will require dedication and hard work.
Context #2

formal

The act of pursuing or chasing after something.

Synonyms

chase, hunt, pursuit

Examples of usage

  • His pursuance of her love knew no bounds.
  • The fox's pursuance of the rabbit was relentless.

Translations

Translations of the word "pursuance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 persecução

🇮🇳 अनुपालन

🇩🇪 Verfolgung

🇮🇩 pengejaran

🇺🇦 переслідування

🇵🇱 dążenie

🇯🇵 追求

🇫🇷 poursuite

🇪🇸 persecución

🇹🇷 takip

🇰🇷 추구

🇸🇦 ملاحقة

🇨🇿 sledování

🇸🇰 sledovanie

🇨🇳 追求

🇸🇮 zasledovanje

🇮🇸 eftirför

🇰🇿 қуалау

🇬🇪 დევნა

🇦🇿 təqib

🇲🇽 persecución

Word origin

The word 'pursuance' originated from the verb 'pursue', which comes from the Latin word 'pursuere', meaning 'to follow'. Over time, 'pursuance' evolved to encompass both legal and general pursuits, reflecting the act of following through or chasing after something.

See also: pursue, pursuer, pursuers, pursuing, pursuit.