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

"Should the investigation confirm this, we will promptly notify those concerned and take appropriate measures in accordance with applicable laws on the protection of personal information."

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"In accordance with international navigation regulations, submarines are to navigate the English Channel only while on the surface," it added.

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Since 2021, the Taliban government has imposed numerous restrictions in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic Sharia law which have severely impacted the rights of Afghan women and girls.

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A SEC spokesperson told MarketWatch that the agency is currently operating in accordance with its plan for functioning during a government shutdown.

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It is up to the employee to contact their state’s labor department and repay in accordance with the rules.

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Related Words

• accord 
• conformity 
• consonance