What does pursuance mean?
Pursuance means A search for something; a pursuit or quest..
Pursuance
/pə(ɹ)ˈsjuːəns/ · noun
Meaning
A search for something; a pursuit or quest..
Definitions by Sense
- A search for something; a pursuit or quest.
- A completion or putting into effect of something already begun; a prosecution.
- The state of being pursuant; consequence.
Example Sentences
[N]o man ought to be offended, that sermons are not like curious inquiries after new nothings, but pursuances of old truths.
About 1350 she went to Rome, partly to obtain from the pope the authorization of the new order, partly in pursuance of her self-imposed mission to elevate the moral tone of the age.
For some time Pridger had been waiting and watching for the occasion when his employer should be the last man to leave. In pursuance of this scheme it was his custom to announce that he was going and then secrete himself.
Synonyms for pursuance
Antonyms for pursuance
Related Words
Word Forms
- pursuances
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for pursuance?
Common synonyms include prosecution.
What is the opposite of pursuance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use pursuance in a sentence?
[N]o man ought to be offended, that sermons are not like curious inquiries after new nothings, but pursuances of old truths.
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