pursuance

[per-soo-uh ns]

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noun

the following or carrying out of some plan, course, injunction, or the like.

Origin of pursuance

First recorded in 1590–1600; pursue + -ance

Related formsnon·pur·su·ance, noun

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Related Words for pursuance

work, act, achievement, conduct, spunk, moxie, grit, endurance, stamina, determination, tenacity, dedication, steadfastness, persistence, hunt, quest, inquiry, research, investigation, examination

Examples from the Web for pursuance

Historical Examples of pursuance

And the linen I shall deposit, in pursuance of your kind hint, cannot be missed.
Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9)
Samuel Richardson
"You will send them all away," continued Nana in pursuance of her idea.
Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille
Emile Zola
And in pursuance of the policy of conciliation, Andronicus II.
Byzantine Churches in Constantinople
Alexander Van Millingen
Indeed, it was in pursuance of it I have been so persevering in my attempts to see you, madam.
Tony Butler
Charles James Lever
In pursuance of the great power and trust we have reposed in you.
Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745.
Mrs. Thomson

British Dictionary definitions for pursuance

pursuance

noun

the carrying out or pursuing of an action, plan, etc

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Word Origin and History for pursuance

1590s, from Middle French poursuiance "act of pursuing," from Old French poursuir (see pursue).