pursuance

pur·su·ance | \ pər-ˈsü-ən(t)s

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Definition of pursuance

: the act of pursuing especially : a carrying out or into effect : prosecution in pursuance of his duties

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until recently he has been fully engaged in pursuance of his duties as governor

Recent Examples on the Web There may also be records of the lawyer’s conduct and statements in pursuance of a criminal scheme, on his own or with the client—none of it privileged. — Michael B. Mukasey, WSJ, "Trump, Cohen and Attorney-Client Privilege," 17 Apr. 2018 They were both cleared of possession of a firearm in pursuance of a violent crime. — Monique Judge, The Root, "2 Baltimore Police Detectives Convicted of Racketeering and Robbery," 13 Feb. 2018

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“Pursuance.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuance. Accessed 12 December 2019.

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