pursuance vs pursuit

pursuance and pursuit both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pursuance	Yes	No	No	No
pursuit	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, pursuance and pursuit are synonyms defined as:

pursuance and pursuit: a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

Other synonyms of pursuance include quest.

pursuance (noun)	pursuit (noun)
the continuance of something begun with a view to its completion	the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria	a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
	an auxiliary activity
	a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria