According to or following a rule, law, agreement, or instruction; in accordance with.
“Pursuant to the company's remote work policy, all employees must submit a weekly progress report.”
“The committee revised the budget pursuant to the new government regulations.”
Use 'pursuant to' in CELPIP Writing (e.g., in Task 2 or general email writing) to sound formal and precise when referencing a policy, regulation, or prior agreement. For example, in a complaint letter, you can write 'Pursuant to your refund policy, I request a full reimbursement.' In speaking, it may sound overly formal, so use it only in formal presentations or business scenarios, not in casual conversations.
Synonyms: in accordance with, in compliance with, in line with