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pursuant.

That pursues.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/pəˈsjuː.ənt/Received-Pronunciation/pɚˈsu.ənt/General-American
  1. That pursues.

  2. In conformance to, or in agreement with; used with to.

Where this word comes from

Anglo-Norman pursuant, present participle of pursure. Doublet of pursuivant.

adv/pəˈsjuː.ənt/Received-Pronunciation/pɚˈsu.ənt/General-American
  1. Accordingly; consequently.

Where this word comes from

Anglo-Norman pursuant, present participle of pursure. Doublet of pursuivant.

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