pursuance

[ per-soo-uhns ]

noun

1. the following or carrying out of some plan, course, injunction, or the like.

pursuance

/ pəˈsjuːəns /

noun

1. the carrying out or pursuing of an action, plan, etc

Other Words From

• nonpur·suance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pursuance¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; pursue + -ance

Example Sentences

These new results also have important implications for the proposed mass development of floating wind farms, in places like the Celtic Sea and northern North Sea, in pursuance of NetZero:

From Science Daily

“Unless Colonel Rondon told me that it would have to be done in pursuance of his duty.”

From Literature

The statement also repeated the council's call "for the pursuance of dialogue with all parties concerned, and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar."

From Reuters

“They encouraged the pursuance of dialogue and reconciliation in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar,” the statement said.

From Reuters

“We encourage the pursuance of dialogue, reconciliation and the return to normalcy in accordance with the will and interests of the people of Myanmar.”

From Washington Times

Related Words

• aftermath
• consequence
• development
• event
• fallout
• issue
• outcome
• ramification
• reaction
• repercussion
• response
• side effect