Pursuant (Adjective)
Meaning
(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with; "pursuant to our agreement"; "pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The manager was appointed pursuant to the board's unanimous decision.
- She took action pursuant to her rights as stated in the employment contract.
- Pursuant to our conversation earlier, the payment should be made within the week.
- He followed his intuition, making choices pursuant to his conscience rather than external pressures.
- The investigation will proceed pursuant to the instructions provided by the committee.