Pursuant
8 lettersadjectiverareUpdated February 2026
Definition
In accordance with or following; used especially in legal contexts to indicate compliance with a law, rule, or agreement. It signifies acting in conformity with something.
“The changes were made pursuant to the new environmental regulations.”
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Contains common letters P, U, R, S, A, N, T with U appearing twice
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Worth 10 points; legal term with good length for bonuses
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