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pursuance
noun pur·su·ance \pər-ˈsü-ən(t)s\
Definition of PURSUANCE
: the act of pursuing; especially : a carrying out or into effect : prosecution <in pursuance of his duties>
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First Known Use of PURSUANCE
1605
Related to PURSUANCE
- Synonyms
- accomplishment, achievement, discharge, enactment, execution, fulfillment (or fulfilment), implementation, performance, perpetration, prosecution, commission
- Antonyms
- nonfulfillment, nonperformance
Rhymes with PURSUANCE
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