pursuant
gb/pɚsˈuənt/ us/pɚsˈuənt/
C1
English
~ 4000
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Following a law or rule
Following what a law, rule, or order says.
Usage pattern:
pursuant to [law/rule/agreement]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pursuant' with 'pursuing', but 'pursuant' means 'in accordance with' and is not about chasing or trying to get something.
Synonyms
in accordance with (More neutral and common in both formal and semi-formal contexts.)
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in compliance with (Often used in legal or regulatory contexts.)
Antonyms
in violation of (Indicates acting against a law, rule, or agreement.)
Collocations
pursuant to law
|pursuant to regulations
|pursuant to agreement
|pursuant to court order
Themes
law
|business
|government
Examples
- Pursuant to the contract, the payment must be made within 30 days.
- The changes were made pursuant to new government regulations.
- Pursuant to company policy, all visitors must sign in at reception.
Learner examples
- Pursuant to the rules, we must wear helmets.
- The company acted pursuant to the new law.
- Pursuant to the teacher's instructions, we worked in groups.
Grammar
Expressions
pursuant to
1/pɚsˈuənt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
According to a law or rule
According to what a law, rule, or agreement says.
Examples
- Pursuant to Article 5 of the treaty, both parties agreed to reduce tariffs.
- The report was prepared pursuant to the committee's request.