Pursuance
noun
The action of following or pursuing something.
She dedicated herself to the pursuance of knowledge.
Often appears as...
- pursuance of knowledge
- pursuance of goals
noun
The carrying out of a plan or action.
The pursuance of a verdict requires suitable evidence.
Often appears as...
- pursuance of a verdict
- pursuance of a mandate
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
noun
The action of following or pursuing something.
She dedicated herself to the pursuance of knowledge.
Often appears as...
- pursuance of knowledge
- pursuance of goals
noun
The carrying out of a plan or action.
The pursuance of a verdict requires suitable evidence.
Often appears as...
- pursuance of a verdict
- pursuance of a mandate
Usage tips
Formal
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Action-Oriented
Emphasizes the process of striving towards a goal or objective.
His pursuance of excellence in his craft was admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal Specific
Used with goals that are often personal, like knowledge or dreams.
In pursuance of her dreams, she moved to a new city.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time attempt.
He was in continuous pursuance of improving his skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Action-Oriented
Emphasizes the process of striving towards a goal or objective.
His pursuance of excellence in his craft was admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal Specific
Used with goals that are often personal, like knowledge or dreams.
In pursuance of her dreams, she moved to a new city.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time attempt.
He was in continuous pursuance of improving his skills.
Pro Tip 1/3Action-Oriented
Emphasizes the process of striving towards a goal or objective.
His pursuance of excellence in his craft was admirable.
Pro Tip 2/3Goal Specific
Used with goals that are often personal, like knowledge or dreams.
In pursuance of her dreams, she moved to a new city.
Pro Tip 3/3Continuous Effort
Suggests ongoing effort, not a one-time attempt.
He was in continuous pursuance of improving his skills.
Compare with
accomplishmentachievementcompletionexecutefulfilimplementorperformancerealization
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Quote examples
John Marshall
American Judge
The government of the Union, though limited in its powers, is supreme within its sphere of action, and its laws, when made in pursuance of the constitution, form the supreme law of the land.
Quote examples
John Biddle
English Clergyman
What shall befall me in the pursuance of this work, I refer to the disposal of Almighty God, whose glory is dearer to me, not only than my liberty, but than my life.
Quote examples
John Marshall
American Judge
The government of the Union, though limited in its powers, is supreme within its sphere of action, and its laws, when made in pursuance of the constitution, form the supreme law of the land.
Quote examples
John Biddle
English Clergyman
What shall befall me in the pursuance of this work, I refer to the disposal of Almighty God, whose glory is dearer to me, not only than my liberty, but than my life.
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