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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Weapons include, but are not limited to firearms (pursuant to A.R.S § 4-229), explosives, stun guns, handcuffs, brass knuckles, sticks, clubs, batons, martial arts instruments, pepper spray, tear gas, knives, etc.
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024
Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The most recent example is the March 2024 Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2025, issued pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
At the time a spokesperson for the Office of Special Trial Counsel confirmed to ABC News that if King's guilty plea is accepted by the presiding judge he would be sentenced King pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 23 Sep. 2024
Banking services and debit card provided by The Bancorp Bank N.A. or Stride Bank, N.A., Members FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used everywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
The most recent example is the March 2024 Sequestration Order for Fiscal Year 2025, issued pursuant to Section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024
At the time a spokesperson for the Office of Special Trial Counsel confirmed to ABC News that if King's guilty plea is accepted by the presiding judge he would be sentenced King pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement.
—Luis Martinez, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024
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“Pursuant to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuant%20to. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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pursuant to
preposition
pur·su·ant to
pər-ˈsü-ənt-
: in carrying out : according to
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