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.
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Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Penman was removed from office Feb. 26, pursuant to the Circuit Court’s order, after the state high court decided not to hear his case.
—Matt Hubbard, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025
But the home plate umpire ruled Pache out due to base coach interference pursuant to Official Baseball Rule 6.01(a)(8).
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Amid these headwinds, Elliott Investment Management has entered into a cooperation agreement with Charles River pursuant to which the company agreed to appoint four directors following the 2025 annual meeting on May 20, including Steven Barg, the global head of engagement at Elliott.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 10 May 2025
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pursuant to
preposition
pur·su·ant to
pər-ˈsü-ənt-
: in carrying out : according to
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