pursuit.
The act of pursuing.
Meaning & usage
The act of pursuing.
Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.
A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
prosecution
Where this word comes from
From Middle English pursuyte, from Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).
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