accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: agreement, conformity

in accordance with a rule

2

: the act of granting something

the accordance of a privilege

Synonyms

• accord
• harmony
• agreement
• tune
• conformance
• conformity

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules

Recent Examples on the Web

Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance. —Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Sep. 2025

Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat. —Ashley Boucher, EW.com, 13 June 2025

This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties. —Abigail Williams, NBC news, 27 May 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acordance, acordaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French, from acordant accordant + -ance, -aunce -ance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing accordance

• in accordance with

Rhymes for accordance

• concordance
• discordance

Kids Definition

accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s 

: agreement sense 1b, conformity

in accordance with a rule