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1. Latin · derived fromīnsequere
2. English todayensue

From Old French ensu-, stem of some conjugated forms of ensuivre (“follow close upon, come afterward”) (French ensuivre), from Latin īnsequere, from īnsequi (“to pursue, follow, follow after; come next”), from in- (“upon”) (see in-) + sequi (“follow”) (see sequel).

First known use, by meaning

• 15th–17th c. To follow (a leader, inclination etc.).
• 15th–17th c. To follow (in time), to be subsequent to.
• from 16th c. To occur afterwards, as a result or effect.