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

The candidates agree on a lot of the big issues, but are divided on how to approach school reform, the roles of teachers unions and accountability in the pursuance of equitable and effective educational options.

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In pursuance of his generous resolution, he communicated his designs to Allcraft.

From Project Gutenberg

A convention was entered into, in pursuance of which the troops commenced their march on the 6th of January.

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The American President, in pursuance of his policy of peace, proclaimed neutrality in the civil war which had arisen in Mexico.

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The Recorder then proceeded to pass sentence on him; in pursuance of which, he was executed at Tyburn on the 17th March, 1718.

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“And now, O chief, we will begin by demanding redress,” went on Dawes in vigorous pursuance of his policy of boldness.

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Related Words

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