pursuance
1. [ noun ] (psychology) a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
Synonyms: pursuit quest hunt
Examples:

"the pursuit of love" "life is more than the pursuance of fame" "a quest for wealth"

Related terms: search wild-goose_chase quest_for
2. [ noun ] the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion
Synonyms: prosecution
Related terms: continuance prosecute
Similar spelling:   pursuant