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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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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
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“Pursuant to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuant%20to. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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pursuant to
preposition
pur·su·ant to
pər-ˈsü-ənt-
: in carrying out : according to
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