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

“You can take this to the bank—pursuant to the laws of this state, pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” Jackson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those statistics include deals where buyers canceled pursuant to contingencies and also where they backed out without the right to do so.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Los Angeles Times

In spite of this development, “the parties continue to negotiate the terms of a lease agreement at Project Matador pursuant to the letter of intent,” Fermi wrote in the filing.

From Barron's

“The United States has now been forced to bring the instant action to seek legal remedy for Defendants’ refusal to comply with lawful requests pursuant to federal law,” the lawsuit states.

From Los Angeles Times