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 Miramar Police Department acknowledged the accusations and started a thorough administrative review in accordance with policy and Holloway’s contract, an agency spokesperson said. — Sofia Saric june 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

In 2015, the court ruled 9-0 for a Muslim prisoner in Arkansas who sued and won under RLUIPA because he was denied the right to grow a short beard in accordance with his religious beliefs. — Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026

Iran’s lead negotiator and parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, told Iranian state media Monday that his country would manage the strait in accordance with international maritime law. — Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Power skills such as accountability, adaptability, sound judgment, curiosity, and a willingness to operate in accordance with the organization's values are much harder to teach. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 23 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