adjective
- done in accordance with or as a result of something
Usage: formal; legal
adverb
- in accordance with; following
Usage: formal; legal; usually followed by ‘to’
Examples
- The investigation was conducted pursuant to federal regulations.
- Pursuant to your request, I am sending the documents today.
- The company made changes pursuant to the new safety guidelines.
- All employees must act pursuant to company policy.
- The meeting was called pursuant to Article 5 of the bylaws.
- Pursuant to the court order, the property was seized.