in accordance with

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: 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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The city notes on its website that red light enforcement cameras are only allowed for the sole purpose of capturing red light violations in accordance with Pennsylvania law. Finch Walker, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026 Students who break the rules, such as by getting caught with their phone during school hours, will be disciplined in accordance with each district’s respective codes of conduct. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 Of the 227 residences, 34 homes will be offered to qualifying individuals and families in accordance with Highland Park’s Inclusionary Housing Plan, the release said. Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 Authorities say the windscreen-less speedster had been in the country for less than a day and was seized for being driven without a license and not in accordance with a license. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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