in accordance with
idiom
: in a way that agrees with or follows (something, such as a rule or request)
In accordance with your request, I am sending a copy of my book.
His funeral will be private, in accordance with his wishes.
The soldiers said they acted in accordance with his orders.
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This review is ongoing, and any necessary follow‑up will be conducted in accordance with District policies.
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
If found guilty, Harris could have been facing up to seven years in prison in accordance with Japan’s strict drug laws.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Those profiles would often point out that Murphy endorsed milk and ice-cream brands but neither drank nor smoked, in accordance with his Mormon faith.
—Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
China's Foreign Ministry responded on Monday that the Chinese naval vessels always operate at sea in accordance with international law.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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Larry Seward, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2025
If found guilty, Harris could have been facing up to seven years in prison in accordance with Japan’s strict drug laws.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025
Those profiles would often point out that Murphy endorsed milk and ice-cream brands but neither drank nor smoked, in accordance with his Mormon faith.
—Rick Klein, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2025
China's Foreign Ministry responded on Monday that the Chinese naval vessels always operate at sea in accordance with international law.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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