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pursuance Meaning & Definition

/pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːəns/

What Does Pursuance Mean?

As a noun, pursuance means A search for something; a pursuit or quest. It is also used to mean A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.

Pursuance: Key Facts

Part of speechnoun
Pronunciation/pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːəns/
Synonymsprosecution
Pluralpursuances

Pursuance Definition (Noun)

  1. A search for something; a pursuit or quest.
  2. A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.
  3. The state of being pursuant; consequence.

Synonyms of Pursuance

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Word Forms & Grammar

pursuance (countable and uncountable, plural pursuances)

Origin of Pursuance

From pursue + -ance.

Questions People Ask About Pursuance

What part of speech is pursuance?

Pursuance is a noun.

What is another word for pursuance?

Close synonyms of pursuance are prosecution. See the full list of pursuance synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pursuance?

The plural of pursuance is pursuances.

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