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
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make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025
The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025
Taken in accordance with 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, 17 Mar. 2025
The rules may change, but our unspoken desires don’t always shift in accordance.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accordance
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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordance. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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accordance
noun
ac·cor·dance
ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s
: agreement sense 1b, conformity
in accordance with a rule
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