Meaning & use
Accordance
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Agreement or conformity, especially with a rule, law, or set of principles.
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The contract was drafted in accordance with local employment law.
She acted in accordance with her own moral code, even when it was unpopular.
A note on using this word
Almost always used in the fixed phrase "in accordance with," rarely appearing on its own.
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