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DictionarypursuantIn accordance with
adjective

pursuant

per-SOO-unt/pɝsˈuʌnt/

In accordance with a law, rule, or agreement.

The worker acts pursuant to the safety instructions, wearing goggles and protective gloves.

Workshop worker compares safety pictogram on a plain instruction sheet with actual goggles now worn, then performs the same depicted gloved tool procedure; matching prescribed conduct, no text.
Etymology
purLatinforward
+suLatinto follow
+antOld Frenchpresent participle

The pieces convey following forward, and the participle developed the sense of carrying something out. In 'pursuant to,' following means acting in accordance with a requirement or instruction rather than chasing a target.

In context

ORCA Media1:07
pursuant to addendum 6 of the executive order the development review board is authorized to meet electronically in accordance with act 92
Montpelier Development Review Board - July 20, 2020 [MDRB]

More examples

  • Payment is made pursuant to the signed agreement.
  • The notice was issued pursuant to the applicable rule.
  • The company acts pursuant to its obligations under the contract.

Forms

pursuant

Similar words

according to
The ordinary expression used where pursuant to sounds legal or formal.
in compliance with
In compliance with emphasizes obeying; pursuant to commonly means under the authority or terms of a rule.