Pursuant to

/ˈpɜːrsuːənt tə/

Definitions

  1. (prep.) In accordance with or under the authority of a law, regulation, or agreement.
    Pursuant to the contract, the tenant must pay rent by the first of each month.

Commentary

Commonly used to introduce the legal basis or authority for an action or condition in documents and statutes.

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