Pursuit

n.	1.	The act of following or going after; esp., a following with haste, either for sport or in hostility; chase; prosecution; as, the pursuit of game; the pursuit of an enemy. Weak we are, and can not shun pursuit. - Shak.
	2.	A following with a view to reach, accomplish, or obtain; endeavor to attain to or gain; as, the pursuit of knowledge; the pursuit of happiness or pleasure.
	3.	Course of business or occupation; continued employment with a view to same end; as, mercantile pursuits; a literary pursuit.
	4.	(Law) Prosecution. That pursuit for tithes ought, and of ancient time did pertain to the spiritual court. - Fuller. Curve of pursuit (Geom.) a curve described by a point which is at each instant moving towards a second point, which is itself moving according to some specified law.

Noun	1.	pursuit - the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit" Synonyms: chase, following
	2.	pursuit - a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth" Synonyms: pursuance, quest
	3.	pursuit - a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits" Synonyms: pastime, interest

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