accordance

American  

[uh-kawr-dns] / əˈkɔr dns /

noun

1. agreement; conformity.

   in accordance with the rules.

2. the act of according or granting.

   the accordance of all rights and privileges.

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accordance British  

/ əˈkɔːdəns /

noun

1. conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with )

2. the act of granting; bestowal

   accordance of rights

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Other Word Forms

• preaccordance noun

Etymology

Origin of accordance

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

Example Sentences

So far, the Pentagon has not published the video or the legal advice around the second strike, but the White House insists it was carried out "in accordance with the law of armed conflict".

From BBC

These actions, according to the lawsuit, were “ arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, not in accordance with law, and therefore invalid under the Administrative Procedure Act.”

From Salon

The board of directors of Warner Bros. said in a statement Monday that “consistent with its fiduciary duties” it is carefully reviewing and will consider Paramount’s offer “in accordance” with its agreement with Netflix.

From Los Angeles Times

Russia’s defense ministry said both countries’ aircraft operated strictly in accordance with international law and there was no violation of other countries’ airspaces, according to Russian state media.

From The Wall Street Journal

"To defy is to act in accordance with your true values, especially when there is pressure to do otherwise."

From BBC

Related Words

• accord
• conformity
• consonance