pursuant

American  

[per-soo-uhnt] / pərˈsu ənt /

adjective

1. proceeding after; following (usually followed byto ).

   Pursuant to his studies he took a job in an office.

2. pursuing.

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adverb

1. according (usually followed byto ).

   to do something pursuant to an agreement.

2. in a manner conformable (usually followed byto ).

   to act pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience.

pursuant British  

/ pəˈsjuːənt /

adjective

1. law in agreement or conformity

2. archaic pursuing

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Other Word Forms

• nonpursuant adjective
• nonpursuantly adverb
• pursuantly adverb
• unpursuant adjective

Etymology

Origin of pursuant

1425–75; late Middle English, variant of pursevant pursuivant

Example Sentences

The deal was ratified by Congress pursuant to the Iran Nuclear Review Act, which I co-authored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

"The referee in consultation with the Grand Slam supervisor may declare a default for either a single violation of this code or pursuant to the point penalty schedule."

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

Marshals, he was immediately transferred to ICE custody on Nov. 24, pursuant to a detainer.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

We have a Supreme Court that not only has the power to say what the law is, pursuant to Chief Justice John Marshall and Marbury v.

From Slate • Dec. 17, 2025

"You are released pursuant to an order from the judge."

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar