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in accordance with

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UK/ɪn əˈkɔːdns wɪð/
US/ɪn əˈkɔrdns wɪð/

Meanings

  1. phrasefixed phraseformal

    Following a rule, law, plan or instruction exactly, or matching it.

    Grammar: A fixed preposition phrase followed by a noun: in accordance with the contract.

    Patterns

    • in accordance with something
    • act in accordance with something

    The building was constructed in accordance with safety regulations.

    In accordance with company policy, visitors must sign in.

    She acted in accordance with her doctor's advice.

  2. phrasefixed phraseformal

    Matching someone's wishes, beliefs or values.

    Grammar: Often used for personal wishes: in accordance with his wishes.

    Patterns

    • in accordance with someone's wishes

    The estate was divided in accordance with her wishes.

    He lived in accordance with his religious beliefs.

    The funeral took place in accordance with the family's traditions.

Common combinations

in accordance with the law
All employees are paid in accordance with the law.
in accordance with the rules
The contest was run in accordance with the rules.
in accordance with your request
We have canceled the order in accordance with your request.
in accordance with instructions
Take the medicine in accordance with the instructions.
act in accordance with
He tried to act in accordance with his principles.

Synonyms and how they differ

according to
According to is the everyday version, and also means as stated by, which in accordance with does not.
in line with
In line with is a bit less formal and is used for trends or policies as well as rules.
under
Under is shorter and used with laws or agreements, as in under the terms.
pursuant to
Pursuant to is even more legal and stiff, mostly seen in contracts.

Opposites

in violation ofcontrary to

Word family

accord noun
an agreement
accordance noun
agreement or conformity
accordingly adverb
in a way that fits the situation
accordant adjective
in agreement

Commonly confused: in accordance with or according to?

in accordance with vs according to

According to introduces a source of information, such as according to the report, while in accordance with means following a rule.

Practice

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