accordance
Americannoun
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agreement; conformity.
in accordance with the rules.
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the act of according or granting.
the accordance of all rights and privileges.
noun
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conformity; agreement; accord (esp in the phrase in accordance with )
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the act of granting; bestowal
accordance of rights
Other Word Forms
- preaccordance noun
Etymology
Origin of accordance
1275–1325; Middle English acordance < Old French. See accord, -ance
Example Sentences
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"Our heroic Coast Guard men and women once again ensured a flawlessly executed operation, in accordance with international law," Noem added.
From BBC
Labour said: "All necessary declarations have been made transparently and in full accordance with the rules."
From BBC
The poll chief said he would declare the results within 48 hours of the close of polling, in accordance with the country's laws.
From BBC
Paramount argued it was necessary to nominate its own candidates who will engage with Paramount’s offer, in accordance with their fiduciary duties, if Warner’s current board members don’t.
US envoy Tom Barrack met Saturday with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, and afterwards issued a call for a "return to dialogue" with the Kurds in accordance with an integration agreement sealed last year.
From Barron's
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