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pursuance

 

[ pəˈsjuːəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal term

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

Synonyms

execution, fulfillment, implementation.

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Word Description / Examples
pursuance

Used to indicate the act of pursuing a goal or task, often found in formal and legal contexts.

  • In pursuance of the court order, the documents were submitted.
  • The company is now in pursuance of new market opportunities.
execution

Refers to the act of carrying out a plan, order, or task. It can also refer to the carrying out of a death sentence, giving it a potential negative connotation.

  • The project's execution phase starts next week.
  • The execution of the criminal was scheduled for midnight.
implementation

Refers to the practical application or putting into effect of a plan, decision, or policy. Commonly used in business and technical contexts.

  • The implementation of the new software system improved efficiency.
  • We are facing issues in the implementation of the new procedures.
fulfillment

Usually used to discuss the completion or achievement of something, often relating to personal or emotional satisfaction.

  • She found fulfillment in helping others.
  • The fulfillment of this promise means a lot to the community.

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 | Noun

formal

The act of pursuing or chasing after something.

Synonyms

chase, hunt, pursuit.

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Word Description / Examples
pursuance

Use 'pursuance' in formal or legal contexts to describe the act of carrying out or putting into effect something.

  • In pursuance of the court's order, the documents were submitted on time.
  • The company's actions are in pursuance of their long-term strategy.
pursuit

Use 'pursuit' to describe the act of following or chasing someone or something, often in an attempt to achieve or capture. The word can be used in various contexts, from formal to conversational.

  • He is in pursuit of a better job.
  • The hero was in hot pursuit of the villain.
chase

Use 'chase' in everyday situations when describing the act of quickly following someone or something, especially to catch them.

  • The dog ran off and she had to chase after it.
  • The police were involved in a high-speed chase.
hunt

Use 'hunt' when talking about searching for something or someone over a period, particularly with the implication of effort or difficulty.

  • They went on a hunt for the missing keys.
  • She spent hours on the hunt for the perfect gift.

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,601 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.