pursuant
/pəˈsjuːənt/ · /pərˈsuːənt/
CEFR level C2Topic GovernmentWord #7126 in the learning path
依照的；依据的
Definitions
adj. in accordance with a law, rule, or agreement
依照的；依据的
Example
Pursuant to our agreement, your deposit will be refunded.
根据我们的协议，你的押金将予以退还。
Pursuant to environmental regulations, factories must treat wastewater before releasing it into local rivers.
根据环境法规，工厂必须先处理废水，才能将其排入当地河流。
Collocations
- pursuant to an agreement
- pursuant to regulations
Usage tip
几乎总用于pursuant to，常见于法律等正式文本。
FAQ
- What does pursuant mean?
- in accordance with a law, rule, or agreement
- How is pursuant pronounced?
- UK /pəˈsjuːənt/, US /pərˈsuːənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
