pursuant
gb/pɚsˈuənt/ us/pɚsˈuənt/
C1
Inglês
~ 4000
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
Following a law or rule
Following what a law, rule, or order says.
Padrão de uso:
pursuant to [law/rule/agreement]
Erro comum:
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.)
Colocações
pursuant to law
|pursuant to regulations
|pursuant to agreement
|pursuant to court order
Temas
law
|business
|government
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- 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 dicionário
pursuant
IPA
GB/pɚsˈuənt/
US/pɚsˈuənt/
Sílabas e acento
pur - su - ant (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (pur)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: pursuant
Família de palavras
Expressões
pursuant to
1/pɚsˈuənt tə/
fixed phrase
formal
According to a law or rule
According to what a law, rule, or agreement says.
Exemplos
- Pursuant to Article 5 of the treaty, both parties agreed to reduce tariffs.
- The report was prepared pursuant to the committee's request.