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pursuant

 

[ pərˈsuːənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

legal usage

Pursuant refers to something that is in accordance with, or following, a particular rule, law, or order. It often indicates that an action is taken as a result of provisions set forth in legal documents or contracts.

Synonyms

according to, as per, in accordance with

Examples of usage

  • Pursuant to the contract, all parties must comply.
  • The policies were adopted pursuant to federal regulations.
  • Pursuant to the law, the company must file annual reports.
  • The meeting was scheduled pursuant to the board's directive.

Translations

Translations of the word "pursuant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de acordo com

🇮🇳 अनुसार

🇩🇪 gemäß

🇮🇩 sesuai

🇺🇦 відповідно до

🇵🇱 zgodnie z

🇯🇵 に従って

🇫🇷 conformément à

🇪🇸 de acuerdo con

🇹🇷 uygun olarak

🇰🇷 에 따라

🇸🇦 بموجب

🇨🇿 podle

🇸🇰 podľa

🇨🇳 根据

🇸🇮 v skladu z

🇮🇸 samkvæmt

🇰🇿 бойынша

🇬🇪 შესაბამისად

🇦🇿 uyğun olaraq

🇲🇽 de acuerdo con

Word origin

The word 'pursuant' has its roots in the Middle English term 'pursuant' which evolved from the Old French word 'poursuivant', itself derived from the verb 'poursuivre', meaning 'to pursue'. The Latin origin of the word is 'pursuens', from 'pursuere' which means 'to follow after'. Over the centuries, the term has been primarily used in a legal context to denote adherence to laws, regulations, or contractual obligations. Its usage has been consistent in legal documents and formal agreements, emphasizing compliance and following directives laid out in documents and statutes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,733, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.