as per

American  

[az pur] / ˈæz ˈpɜr /

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.

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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.

Etymology

Origin of as per

First recorded in 1665–75

Example Sentences

The replacement tickets ended up cutting Fountain off from his refund opportunity, as per the terms of StubHub’s “FanProtect Guarantee,” which leaves decisions on resolutions to the platform’s “sole discretion.”

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

After California’s primary day came and went, and poll workers continued to count mail ballots, as per state law, Pratt’s loss became more apparent.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

"A promise was made that the EU would deliver their side of the Deal and, as per Agreement, cut their Tariffs to ZERO!"

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

“In commercial aircraft, we continue to ramp up and produce as per our plan while navigating the shortage of Pratt & Whitney engines.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

“After careful consideration, we have modernized, as per your suggestion,” the captain tells me, although there’s nothing modern about it.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman