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
As the Hollywood Reporter was first to report, GoFundMe shut down the fundraiser this week, pursuant to a policy that bars fundraising for legal defense against charges related to violent crimes.
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Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Federal authorities are providing the aid to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin in programs receiving U.S. financial assistance.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Almeida’s accounts were disabled in 2021, and his data was turned over to law enforcement pursuant to a court order, says the Meta spokesperson.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
Piccolo is now seeking $50,000 in damages from the restaurant and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Inc. in pursuant to Florida's wrongful death act, in addition to mental pain and suffering, loss of income and medical and funeral expenses.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
Dealer registration pursuant to Section 15(a) of the Exchange Act has become a focus of regulatory enforcement and private litigation in recent years.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
All securities issued pursuant to the Second Tranche will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Weapons include, but are not limited to, the following: 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.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Jan. 2024
If the balconies are not HOA responsibility pursuant to your HOA CC&Rs, that is a third reason the inspection requirement does not apply to your HOA.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
Federal authorities are providing the aid to the Jackson Police Department and Hinds County Coroner’s Office pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color and national origin in programs receiving U.S. financial assistance.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 5 Apr. 2024
Almeida’s accounts were disabled in 2021, and his data was turned over to law enforcement pursuant to a court order, says the Meta spokesperson.
—Ali Winston, WIRED, 13 Mar. 2024
Piccolo is now seeking $50,000 in damages from the restaurant and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Inc. in pursuant to Florida's wrongful death act, in addition to mental pain and suffering, loss of income and medical and funeral expenses.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 26 Feb. 2024
Dealer registration pursuant to Section 15(a) of the Exchange Act has become a focus of regulatory enforcement and private litigation in recent years.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024
All securities issued pursuant to the Second Tranche will be subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024
Weapons include, but are not limited to, the following: 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.
—The Arizona Republic, 24 Jan. 2024
If the balconies are not HOA responsibility pursuant to your HOA CC&Rs, that is a third reason the inspection requirement does not apply to your HOA.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Pursuant to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuant%20to. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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pursuant to
preposition
pur·su·ant to
pər-ˈsü-ənt-
: in carrying out : according to
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