accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: agreement, conformity

in accordance with a rule

2

: the act of granting something

the accordance of a privilege

Synonyms

• accord
• agreement
• conformance
• conformity
• congruence
• congruency
• congruity
• consonance
• harmony
• tune

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules

Recent Examples on the Web

The letter to Johnson and Grassley, sent in accordance with the War Powers Resolution, affirmed the president's intent to continue operations until the Houthi threat is neutralized, emphasizing his constitutional authority to defend U.S. interests and calling on Congress for continued support. —Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025

Built in accordance with Japanese postwar aspirations, the house had two floors and three bedrooms, yet felt cramped and overstuffed. —Elif Batuman, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025

American Oversight sued this week to ensure that the records are kept in accordance with the Federal Records Act. —Arkansas Online, 28 Mar. 2025

The men are all referred to as John Does in accordance with court orders. —Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acordance, acordaunce, borrowed from Anglo-French, from acordant accordant + -ance, -aunce -ance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing accordance

• in accordance with

Rhymes for accordance

• concordance
• discordance

Kids Definition

accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s 

: agreement sense 1b, conformity

in accordance with a rule