pursuit

Etymology

Old French poursuite, from the verb porsuir (“to pursue”).

noun

1. The act of pursuing.
   Unremitting pursuit of wealth doesn't bring happiness, particularly if successful.
   Mother[…]considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom, from which every Kensingtonian held aloof, except on the conventional tip-and-run excursions in pursuit of shopping, tea and theatres. 1922, Ben Travers, chapter 2, in A Cuckoo in the Nest
   Not only were Jupp Heynckes' team pacey in attack but they were relentless in their pursuit of the ball once they had lost it, and as the game wore on they merely increased their dominance as City wilted in the Allianz Arena. September 27, 2011, Alistair Magowan, “Bayern Munich 2-0 Man City”, in BBC Sport
   The erosion of trust doesn't require intent, it only requires the blind pursuit of self-interest above all else. May 8, 2023, Charles Hugh Smith, Once Trust Has Been Lost, There's No Going Back
2. A hobby or recreational activity, done regularly.
3. (cycle racing) A discipline in track cycling where two opposing teams start on opposite sides of the track and try to catch their opponents.
4. (law, obsolete) prosecution