pursuant

1 of 2

noun

pur·​su·​ant

-nt

plural -s

1

obsolete : prosecutor

2

: pursuer

pursuant

2 of 2

adjective

"

: that is in pursuit : pursuing

a pursuant and powerful grandee

—Lon Tinkle

a pursuant reek of the stables

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English poursuiant, pursuant, from Middle French poursuivant, poursuiant follower, pursuer, prosecutor, from Old French, from present participle of poursivre, poursuir to pursue, prosecute

Adjective

pursue + -ant

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