pursuant to

preposition

pur·​su·​ant to pər-ˈsü-ənt- How to pronounce pursuant to (audio)
: 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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The code also requires trustees to fulfill their fiduciary duty to administer the trust pursuant to its wording and, when there are co-trustees, requires each to take steps to stop the others from breaching the trust. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Streisand argues in the letter that Jeanie Buss remains the controlling shareholder of the Lakers, pursuant to a 2017 court order, and that no sale can take place without her consent. — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026 Nagala also ordered Jordan to pay $10,000 pursuant to the Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026 He was held at Delaney Hall pending removal pursuant to the reinstatement of his prior removal order. — Emma Bussey , Bill Melugin, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pursuant to

Word History

First Known Use

1628, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of pursuant to was in 1628

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“Pursuant to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pursuant%20to. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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pursuant to

preposition
pur·​su·​ant to pər-ˈsü-ənt- How to pronounce pursuant to (audio)
: in carrying out : according to
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