Entry Word: accord

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a formal agreement between two or more nations or peoples <hoped to bring about a peace accord between the warring nations> — see treaty
2 a state of consistency <the map doesnʼt seem to be in accord with the current layout of the streets> — see conformity 1
3 an arrangement about action to be taken <the judges have reached an accord: the match will have to be replayed> — see agreement 2
4 the act or fact of being of one opinion about something <is everyone in accord about where to go for lunch?> — see agreement 1
5 the act or power of making oneʼs own choices or decisions <did not move to a different classroom of her own accord> — see free will