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pursuance.

A search for something; a pursuit or quest.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːəns//pə(ɹ)ˈsuːəns/
  1. A search for something; a pursuit or quest.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The state of being pursuant; consequence.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English pursue Latin -ns Latin -āns Latin -ia Latin -āntia Old French -ancebor. Middle English -aunce English -ance English pursuance From pursue + -ance.

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