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

Our request to rezone a small part of the site at the corner of Wick and Holland is 100% in accordance with City planning and relevant ordinances. —Julia Avant, CBS News, 4 June 2026

Throughout the trial, defense attorneys maintained that the spending prosecutors labeled as embezzlement was transparent and in accordance with the union’s constitution. —Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026

Camilla also notified the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner in accordance with its obligations. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 2 June 2026

Make values known, then behave in accordance with those values. —Teresa Hopke, Forbes.com, 1 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