Definition

1. Adjective:
   • In accordance with; conforming to: Used to indicate that something is done in agreement with or as a result of a specific rule, law, agreement, or instruction. It is almost always followed by the preposition "to" to form the phrase "pursuant to".

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • The company made changes to its policy pursuant to the new government regulations.
  • The funds were distributed pursuant to the terms outlined in the will.
  • He acted pursuant to his legal authority.

Advanced Usage

• "Pursuant to" as a formal prepositional phrase: This is the standard and primary usage. It functions like "according to," "in accordance with," or "as per" but is more formal and is often used in legal, official, or bureaucratic contexts.
  • Pursuant to Article 5, all members must attend the annual meeting.
  • Pursuant to our conversation, I am sending you the requested documents.

Variants and Related Words

• Pursuance (noun): The carrying out or fulfillment of a plan, order, or law.
  • In the pursuance of his duties, he traveled frequently.

Synonyms

• According to: As stated or indicated by.
• In accordance with: In a way that agrees with or follows.
• In compliance with: Conforming to a rule or wish.
• In conformity with: Acting according to custom or rule.

Related Phrases

• Pursuant to the above: A formal phrase used in documents to refer to something mentioned earlier.
  • Pursuant to the above, your application has been approved.

Adjective

1. (followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with
   • pursuant to our agreement
   • pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience