Accordance

/əˈkɔːrd.ns/

Meaning & Definition

noun
The state of being in agreement or harmony; conformity.
The new policy was implemented in accordance with the company's values.
The act of obeying or conforming to a rule, law, or standard.
The project was carried out in accordance with the regulations set forth by the government.
A state or condition where things agree or are consistent with one another.
The findings of the study were in accordance with previous research.
An agreement or accord, especially in the context of legal or formal contexts.
The parties reached an accordance before signing the contract.
Conformity or compliance with a rule, standard, or law.
All employees must work in accordance with the safety guidelines.

Etymology

Middle English, from Old French 'acordance', from 'acorder', meaning 'to agree'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in accordance with
in agreement with or following.
act in accordance
to behave in a way that is consistent with a standard or rule.
in accordance to
following the rules or guidelines of.
accordance to agreement
following what has been mutually agreed upon.

Related Words

accord
An agreement or harmony between parties.
conform
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
compliance
The act of adhering to a rule or request.

Slang Meanings