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pursuit definition

pur·suit (pər so̵̅o̅t′, -syo̵̅o̅t′)

noun

  1. the act of pursuing
  2. an occupation, career, interest, etc. to which one devotes time and energy

Etymology: ME purseute < OFr poursuite

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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