accordance

[əˈkɔːdns]

accordance Definition

• 1. agreement or conformity with something
• 2. in a manner conforming with something

Using accordance: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "accordance" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company acted in accordance with the law.

• Example

  In accordance with his wishes, he was buried at sea.

• Example

  The project was completed in accordance with the specifications.

accordance Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for accordance

• conformity
• compliance
• harmony
• consistency

Antonyms for accordance

• nonconformity
• disagreement

Phrases with accordance

• in accordance with

  in agreement or conformity with something

  Example

  All employees must act in accordance with company policies.

• in accordance to

  in a manner conforming with something

  Example

  The work was done in accordance to the instructions given.

• in accordance with the law

  in compliance with the law

  Example

  The company operates in accordance with the law.

Origins of accordance

from Old French 'acorder', meaning 'to grant'

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Summary: accordance in Brief

'Accordance' [əˈkɔːdns] refers to agreement or conformity with something. It can also mean in a manner conforming with something. Examples include 'The company acted in accordance with the law.' and 'In accordance with his wishes, he was buried at sea.' Phrases like 'in accordance with' and 'in accordance to' are commonly used to denote conformity or compliance.