pursuant
gb/pɚsˈuənt/ us/pɚsˈuənt/
C1
Inglés
~ 4000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Following a law or rule
Following what a law, rule, or order says.
Patrón de uso:
pursuant to [law/rule/agreement]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pursuant' with 'pursuing', but 'pursuant' means 'in accordance with' and is not about chasing or trying to get something.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
in violation of (Indicates acting against a law, rule, or agreement.)
Colocaciones
pursuant to law
|pursuant to regulations
|pursuant to agreement
|pursuant to court order
Temas
law
|business
|government
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
pursuant
AFI
GB/pɚsˈuənt/
US/pɚsˈuənt/
Sílabas y acento
pur - su - ant (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pur)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: pursuant
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
pursuant to
1/pɚsˈuənt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
According to a law or rule
According to what a law, rule, or agreement says.
Ejemplos
- Pursuant to Article 5 of the treaty, both parties agreed to reduce tariffs.
- The report was prepared pursuant to the committee's request.