pursuance

[per-soo-uh ns]

pursuance Definition

• 1. the act of carrying out or following up on something
• 2. the state of being in accordance with or conforming to something

Using pursuance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pursuance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The police acted in pursuance of their duty.

• Example

  The project was completed in pursuance of the company's goals.

• Example

  He acted in pursuance of his own interests.

• Example

  The policy was implemented in pursuance of the new regulations.

pursuance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pursuance

• implementation
• performance
• fulfillment
• compliance
• execution

Antonyms for pursuance

• abandonment
• neglect
• noncompliance

Phrases with pursuance

• in pursuance of

  in accordance with or in compliance with something

  Example

  The company acted in pursuance of the new regulations.

• in pursuance of one's goals

  in accordance with one's objectives or aims

  Example

  She worked hard in pursuance of her career goals.

• in pursuance of justice

  in accordance with the principles of fairness and equity

  Example

  The judge made his decision in pursuance of justice.

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Summary: pursuance in Brief

The term 'pursuance' [per-soo-uh ns] refers to the act of carrying out or following up on something, or the state of being in accordance with or conforming to something. It is often used in formal contexts, such as 'The police acted in pursuance of their duty,' or 'The project was completed in pursuance of the company's goals.' 'Pursuance' can also be used in phrases like 'in pursuance of,' which means in accordance with something, as in 'The company acted in pursuance of the new regulations.'