in accordance with

idiom

: in a way that agrees with or follows (something, such as a rule or request)
In accordance with your request, I am sending a copy of my book.
His funeral will be private, in accordance with his wishes.
The soldiers said they acted in accordance with his orders.

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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025 Since 2015, the CCG has also deployed vessels to the North Pacific to conduct fishery law enforcement in accordance with an international treaty. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 The notice was made in accordance with the state’s Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act. Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 This situation will be evaluated by the UCLA Office of Student Conduct and any further action taken will be in accordance with that evaluation and University policy. Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in accordance with

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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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