pursuance

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pur·su·ance | \ pər-ˈsü-ən(t)s

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 She’s one of several transient characters in the film, who — either by choice or by force — have opted to leave a louder kind of life behind in pursuance of something more financially and environmentally sustainable. — Vulture Editors, Vulture, "Real-Life Nomad Linda May on Finally Settling Down After Nomadland," 25 Feb. 2021 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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