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

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

“These harms are significant, irreparable, and ongoing as long as Defendants continue to block such visits pursuant to their unlawful policy,” the lawsuit reads.

From Salon

“This is where the attorney general has jurisdiction and responsibility to review and oversee how Glendale is acting pursuant to this contract,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

“If Oklahoma’s award is not being restored pursuant to a settlement agreement, then what is the reason for the partial restoration, and is it permanent?”

From Salon