SINCE 1828
pursuant to
preposition
pur·su·ant to
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Definition of pursuant to
: in carrying out : in conformity with : according to
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pursuant to
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English Language Learners Definition of pursuant to
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: in a way that agrees with or follows (something) : in accordance with (something)
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