as per

[az pur]

preposition

1. according to or in conformity with; per.

   As per the doctor’s orders, I’m taking a daily vitamin and cutting down on sugar.

   All our window coverings can be customized as per individual requirements.

Word History and Origins

Origin of as per¹

First recorded in 1665–75

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. (as) per u·su·al, in the normal or habitual way.

   As per usual, all my errands took much longer than expected.

   I made the dough as per usual, but with melted butter instead of oil.

Example Sentences

The Indian government previously said that identification of victims took place "as per established protocols" and remains were handled "with due regard for the dignity of the deceased".

From BBC

“It’s a reality in the U.S. and Canada that events are being priced as per the demand that is coming in for that event.”

From Los Angeles Times

This week, the world's leading association of genocide scholars declared that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as per the legal definition laid out in the UN convention.

From BBC

As per Bangladeshi law, if an individual has any plot or flat in or around Dhaka, they are not permitted to receive any plot in the lucrative Purbachal project, prosecutors said.

From BBC

The World Health Organization says that "the true burden of rabies in India is not fully known; although as per available information, it causes 18,000-20,000 deaths every year".

From BBC