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Pursuant Definition & Meaning

pursuant
adjective
  1. (followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with; "pursuant to our agreement"; "pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience"

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What does pursuant mean?
(followed by `to') in conformance to or agreement with; "pursuant to our agreement"; "pursuant to the dictates of one's conscience"
What part of speech is pursuant?
Pursuant is an adjective.

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