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 of accordance

• accord
• harmony
• agreement
• tune
• conformance
• conformity

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

However, in accordance with Chapter 720 of the Florida Statutes, they are prohibited from limiting or restricting interior changes to a home if the changes aren’t visible from the front of the parcel, an adjacent parcel, an adjacent common area, or a community golf course. —Nicole R. Kurtz, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026

In accordance with California law, including SB 54, Harbor Police does not participate in immigration enforcement activities. —Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 May 2026

If violations are substantiated, the District takes decisive action in accordance with the law and our policies. —Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 6 May 2026

Spring is the most appropriate time to employ these pruning tactics in accordance with lilac’s growing needs. —Emily Leahy, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2026

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