pursuant
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/pəˈsjuː.ənt/
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/pəˈsjuː.ənt/ · /pɚˈsu.ənt/
Definition of pursuant
3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included
adj
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That pursues.
“Montmorency looked on for a moment, then, whistling softly to himself, turned his back on the table and strolled towards the window, avoiding Madame Nina's pursuant eye.”
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adj
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That pursues.
“Montmorency looked on for a moment, then, whistling softly to himself, turned his back on the table and strolled towards the window, avoiding Madame Nina's pursuant eye.”
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In conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.
“And pursuant to this idea of a holiday, he insisted upon playing cards after we had eaten.”
adv
- Accordingly; consequently.
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Etymology
Anglo-Norman pursuant, present participle of pursure. Doublet of pursuivant.
Words you can make from pursuant
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3 words6-letter words
4 words5-letter words
29 words- PANTS 7 pts
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4-letter words
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3-letter words
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2-letter words
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