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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According to Minnesota Public Radio, the League’s board of directors approved a resolution on an 18-1 vote two months later, allowing transgender athletes to compete in accordance with their gender identity. Jordan Shearer, Twin Cities, 27 Jan. 2026 The food ordering app suspended service, including both delivery and pickup orders, midday Saturday due to the winter storm in accordance with its Severe Weather Protocol. Shannon Worley, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026 The approved Bureau of Reclamation environmental review puts Sites Reservoir in accordance with federal laws and regulations. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 24 Jan. 2026 The Spanish firm alleged Venture initially failed to deliver liquified natural gas from its Calcasieu Pass project in accordance with the firms' 20-year contract. Michelle Fox,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in accordance with

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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.

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