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as per
[az pur]
preposition
according to or in conformity with; per.
As per the doctor’s orders, I’m taking a daily vitamin and cutting down on sugar.
All our window coverings can be customized as per individual requirements.
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of as per1
Idioms and Phrases
(as) per u·su·al, in the normal or habitual way.
As per usual, all my errands took much longer than expected.
I made the dough as per usual, but with melted butter instead of oil.
Example Sentences
The charity's website said the horseshoe-shaped Grade II* listed building, on Sheepcote Street, is closed with only the restaurant open as per its usual hours.
The panel heard that when asked previously what the officer had proposed to do if she found cannabis on Child Q, Det Con Linge had answered: "As per legislation, a juvenile found in possession must be arrested and brought to custody."
Waters said only a few weeks ago the Welsh government "had to dip into our own coffers" to pay for the national insurance costs, which should be covered by the UK government as per a Treasury agreement.
Sure, there is a safety driver in the seat, as per government regulations, but these lorries don't require them, and many analysts say it won't take long before they are gone.
"These are human beings, you can't toss them around as per your whims."
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