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

In his judgment, Tigar wrote that the daughter’s “possession and donation of the Li Materials was lawful and in accordance with Li Rui’s wishes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The summonses were issued "as part of the application of administrative sanctions in accordance with the applicable provisions", the minister added.

From Barron's

Firdevs told us that all the treatments she carried out at Miracle IVF were in accordance with legislation - and she was unable to answer all of our questions because of patient confidentiality.

From BBC

A spokesperson for Metro PM, which manages the building, told the BBC: "Service charges are prepared strictly in accordance with the terms of the lease."

From BBC

In a statement, it replied that "any enforcement action is considered on a case‑by‑case basis, in accordance with international law and domestic legislation".

From BBC

Related Words

• accord
• conformity
• consonance