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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Since the prizes in the loot boxes are determined randomly in accordance with odds set by Valve, James alleges, that effectively makes Valve an online casino.
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
On-demand delivery services DoorDash and Grubhub suspended deliveries in New York City Sunday night in accordance with the city’s non-emergency travel ban, with was lifted Monday afternoon.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
If your item is listed, dispose of it in accordance with local guidelines, or check whether the manufacturer offers a return or recycling program.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
On-demand delivery services DoorDash and Grubhub suspended deliveries in New York City Sunday night in accordance with the city’s non-emergency travel ban, with was lifted Monday afternoon.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 2026
Business ethics refers to the principles and standards that guide decision-making and behavior in the workplace, while integrity involves consistently acting in accordance with those ethical principles, demonstrating honesty, trustworthiness and moral uprightness in actions.
—Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 20 Feb. 2026
If your item is listed, dispose of it in accordance with local guidelines, or check whether the manufacturer offers a return or recycling program.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
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“In accordance with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20accordance%20with. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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