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pursuant

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pərˈsuːənt/ · UK /pəˈsjuːənt/

pursuant means: According to, or as required by, a rule, agreement, or decision.

preposition

ACCORDING TOC2

According to, or as required by, a rule, agreement, or decision.

  • Pursuant to the agreement, payment is due today.
  • The court issued a notice pursuant to section ten.
  • Pursuant to your instructions, we have closed the account.

How to use it: pursuant to something (The documents were released pursuant to the court order.)

Similar words: according to, under

Common phrases: pursuant to something, pursuant to law

adjective

IN ACCORDANCEC2

Following or agreeing with a rule, agreement, or decision.

  • The action was pursuant to the court’s order.
  • These payments are pursuant to our agreement.
  • Any changes must be pursuant to the existing regulations.

How to use it: pursuant to something (The decision was pursuant to the committee’s rules.)

Similar words: consistent, compliant

Common phrases: pursuant to something, action pursuant to

Questions about pursuant

What does pursuant mean?

According to, or as required by, a rule, agreement, or decision.

What is pursuant in other languages?

Türkçe: uyarınca · Español: conforme a · Français: conformément à · Deutsch: gemäß · Italiano: ai sensi di · 日本語: に従って

How do you pronounce pursuant?

In American English /pərˈsuːənt/; in British English /pəˈsjuːənt/.

How do you use pursuant in a sentence?

Pursuant to the agreement, payment is due today. The court issued a notice pursuant to section ten.

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