pursuant to
prepositionpur·su·ant to | \ pər-ˈsü-ənt- 
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\Definition of pursuant to
: in carrying out : in conformity with : according to
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pursuant to
prepositionEnglish Language Learners Definition of pursuant to
formal : in a way that agrees with or follows (something) : in accordance with (something)
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The first known use of pursuant to was in 1628
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