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 Word Forms

• preaccordance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accordance¹

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

Example Sentences

A Church in Wales spokesperson said clergy who informed the bishop acted "in accordance with appropriate practice at the time" but a similar allegation would be handled differently now.

From BBC

Since returning to power, the Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.

From BBC

"Each submission is evaluated on its merits, and decisions regarding subsequent action are made in accordance with investigative standards and the relevance of the information to the established facts."

From BBC

Since seizing power in 2021, the Taliban have imposed numerous restrictions in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law.

From BBC

Wendy thwarts that in accordance with the third trope: the hero returning to save someone weaker than she is.

From Salon

Related Words

• accord 
• conformity 
• consonance