: in carrying out : in conformity with : according to.

What does Pursuant mean in legal terms?

The expression "pursuant to" is used in legal drafting to link a provision to another provision or to some factual matter. Although it is used in legal writing and in the legal community, it is not used in ordinary speech or writing.

How do you use the word Pursuant?

Pursuant is used mainly in a legal sense to say something's in accordance with a particular law, ruling, or request. It's followed by the word "to." So you might say, "Pursuant to the judge's request, we'll provide additional testimony."