Pursuant

usgb/pərˈsuːənt/
preposition

Happening due to a something, especially a law or rule.

Your request was denied pursuant to the company policy.
Visual representation of "pursuant" - happening due to a something, especially a law or rule

Often appears as...

  • pursuant to the regulations
  • pursuant to the law

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Formal

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Legal Context

Often used in legal, official, or formal documents to reference laws or rules.

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The court issued a ruling pursuant to state guidelines.
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Cause and Effect

Implies a direct relationship where one action or condition leads to another, as mandated.

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The employee was terminated pursuant to repeated policy violations.
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Policy Compliance

Indicates actions or decisions are made in compliance with a precedent or set standard.

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Benefits are granted pursuant to the terms of employment.
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