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
Examples of accordance in a Sentence
make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Last week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry defended Yang's prosecution, saying his case had been handled in strict accordance with the law.
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An accounting may be a formal accounting done in accordance with the laws of a particular jurisdiction or court.
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Leading two expeditions—one to the island of Principe and the other to Brazil—these astronomers measured the apparent positions of stars near the sun during the total solar eclipse of May 29, 1919, and found them out of alignment in exact accordance with Einstein’s predictions.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 15 Feb. 2024
All athletic events are held in accordance with the official rules of the National Federation of State High School Association, Florida High School Activities Association and the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC).
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2024
Kate Middleton Reveals Cancer Diagnosis: Full Recap Meanwhile, Princess Kate will return to work in accordance with advice from her medical team.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
Content Relevance Review Contracts should stipulate not only maintenance work but a frequent review of simulation content relevance in accordance following the current industry trends.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
The hospitality scene is shifting in accordance and many of Munich’s new professional class can be found at Bar Montez, the new Rosewood Munich’s glitzy bar.
—Rachel Dube, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2024
Last week, the Chinese Foreign Ministry defended Yang's prosecution, saying his case had been handled in strict accordance with the law.
—Rod McGuirk The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2023
An accounting may be a formal accounting done in accordance with the laws of a particular jurisdiction or court.
—Martin Shenkman, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024
Leading two expeditions—one to the island of Principe and the other to Brazil—these astronomers measured the apparent positions of stars near the sun during the total solar eclipse of May 29, 1919, and found them out of alignment in exact accordance with Einstein’s predictions.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 15 Feb. 2024
All athletic events are held in accordance with the official rules of the National Federation of State High School Association, Florida High School Activities Association and the Greater Miami Athletic Conference (GMAC).
—Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2024
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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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