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

The flight was successful and went in accordance with the flight mission requirements. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Russian authorities reject criticism of their electoral processes and insist elections are held in accordance with the law. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026

In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 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