pursuant

Everyday

(formal, legal) pursuant to: following or according to a rule, law or agreement. tree →

In the lessons

A very stiff legal phrase found in official letters, rules and exams: "pursuant to the school rules" means "according to" them. Children rarely need it except to read official documents. Phrases: pursuant to.

Examples

• Pursuant to the rules, every pupil must wear a helmet. tree →
• The fine was paid pursuant to the court's order. tree →
• Pursuant to the agreement, each partner receives half the profit. tree →
• The library charged a fee pursuant to its policy. tree →
• Pursuant to section 3, pets are not allowed. tree →

Note

Only used with "to". In plain English say "under", "according to" or "following". In a maths problem "pursuant to the agreement, each gets half" means divide by 2; the phrase itself does not change numbers.