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

But by the time the 7th Circuit acted, the plaintiffs’ lawsuit had been dismissed pursuant to an agreement of the parties. —Seth Stern, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

Victims identified by law enforcement will directly receive notice of their rights pursuant to the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. —Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2026

Lauber confirmed on the stand that she has been convicted of drug possession and distribution, has pending marijuana and gun possession charges and is testifying pursuant to several grants of immunity. —ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026

This includes a transfer pursuant to the terms of a will, the terms of a trust, transfer on death deed, intestate succession or by beneficiary designations. —Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pursuant to

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup

Kids Definition

pursuant to

preposition

pur·​su·​ant to pər-ˈsü-ənt- 

: in carrying out : according to