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
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make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 7 May 2025
How Businesses Can Remain Compliant Governance platforms and compliance partners focus on helping any business, from enterprises to startups, to monitor, identify, classify and ensure that AI is built in accordance to the new EU AI Act.
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—William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 14 Mar. 2025
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accordance
noun
ac·cor·dance
ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s
: agreement sense 1b, conformity
in accordance with a rule
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