pursuant to

preposition

pur·​su·​ant to pər-ˈsü-ənt- 

: in carrying out : in conformity with : according to

Examples of pursuant to in a Sentence

Pursuant to the terms of the sale, the owner shall be solely responsible for damages.

Recent Examples on the Web

Black was due to appear before the oversight committee on Thursday morning pursuant to a subpoena but refused to do so. — Dan Mangan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

The code also requires trustees to fulfill their fiduciary duty to administer the trust pursuant to its wording and, when there are co-trustees, requires each to take steps to stop the others from breaching the trust. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Nagala also ordered Jordan to pay $10,000 pursuant to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

He was held at Delaney Hall pending removal pursuant to the reinstatement of his prior removal order. — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pursuant to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue

Kids Definition

pursuant to

preposition

pur·​su·​ant to pər-ˈsü-ənt- 

: in carrying out : according to