pursuant
preposition/pərˈsuənt/
Frequency rank: #7,162 most common English word
Meaning
in accordance with; following or carrying out (a rule, plan, or goal).
Example sentence
The committee acted pursuant to the new regulations when reviewing the proposals.
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