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 Marine’s name has not been released, in accordance with Navy policy to withhold identification until at least 24 hours after next-of-kin notification, NBC 7 reported. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 June 2026

Folsom Cordova Unified School District Folsom Cordova Unified says all of its schools have accessible gender-neutral restrooms, in accordance with SB 760. — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2026

There was also no documentation found indicating that DOC and RNP met to discuss the methadone treatment course for Cole, in accordance with DOC policy. — Katy Golvala, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026

And dispose of it in accordance with local rules. — Chris Vannini, New York Times, 26 June 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