accordance

[ uh-kawr-dns ]

noun

1. agreement; conformity:

   in accordance with the rules.

2. the act of according or granting:

   the accordance of all rights and privileges.

accordance

/ əˈkɔːdəns /

noun

1. conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with )
2. the act of granting; bestowal

   accordance of rights

Other Words From

• preac·cordance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accordance¹

1275–1325; Middle English acordance < Old French. See accord, -ance

Example Sentences

One of the accused, Dr Firat Sari, told prosecutors that everything had been done "in accordance with procedures", the Associated Press new agency reports.

From BBC

The order, Justice Mathur adds, is a "strong message for state machinery to not align with political bosses but to act in accordance with law".

From BBC

He said that “we will handle this matter in accordance with the relevant law.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Jones said he could not comment on matters relating to staff, but "any allegation" brought to the board's attention would be dealt with in accordance with its policies.

From BBC

"Many of my fellow archaeologists, both colleagues and students, serve in the army and participate in the war... they actively work to prevent such damage, in accordance with the general guidelines of our military."

From BBC

Related Words

• accord
• conformity
• consonance