
Pursuant
Legal Context
Often used in legal, official, or formal documents to reference laws or rules.
The court issued a ruling pursuant to state guidelines.
Cause and Effect
Implies a direct relationship where one action or condition leads to another, as mandated.
The employee was terminated pursuant to repeated policy violations.
Policy Compliance
Indicates actions or decisions are made in compliance with a precedent or set standard.
Benefits are granted pursuant to the terms of employment.
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