in accordance with

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: 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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The Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA) provides statewide guidance explicitly allowing students to participate in sports in accordance with their gender identity. Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Beerkus and Nikolau were released without bail, in accordance with New York laws that restrict when monetary bail can be set. Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 The notice was issued Wednesday out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with guidance from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division. Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 1 July 2026 City water is routinely tested in accordance with the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality guidelines, but testing of private wells is managed individually. Idaho Statesman, 29 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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