Pursuit definition
The pursuit of the suspect by the police.
An example of pursuit is the quest for happiness.
An example of pursuit is when you chase behind someone to try to catch him.
An example of pursuit is playing tennis, which is a leisure pursuit.
Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.
The pursuit of wealth; the pursuit of higher education.
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Origin of pursuit
- Middle English from Anglo-Norman pursuite from pursure to pursue pursue
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
- Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue").
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