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as per

preposition

  1. according to
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌæz ˈpɜː/ / /ˌæz ˈpɝ/

adv

Etymology: c. 1782. From as + per

  1. Ellipsis of as per usual.

    The monument is just Poseidon being lazy, as per, and not keeping his city in order. You cannot be destroyed.

prep

Etymology: c. 1782. From as + per

  1. According to.

    Gentlemen—As per the rules of your Honorable Body, I advertised for bids for crockery, etc., that might be required by the various Cook County institutions from April 1st to June 30th, 1894, as per specifications on file in my office.

  2. According to.

    As per Captain Smith, no midshipman shall sit or linger in this area.

    You must remake your bed, as per the inspector.