accordance

noun

ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce accordance (audio)
Definition of accordancenext
as in accord
a state of consistency make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules

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Recent Examples of accordance Russian authorities reject criticism of their electoral processes and insist elections are held in accordance with the law. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026 The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026 In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule. — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026 The letter was sent in accordance with the president’s requirements under the War Powers Resolution. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for accordance
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accordance
  1. accord
  2. harmony
  3. agreement
  4. tune
  5. conformance
  6. conformity
Noun
  • The family then left the field on their own accord, the video shows.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Israeli settlers in the West Bank, whose numbers have more than doubled since the Oslo accords were signed, have been attacking Palestinians with alarming frequency.
    — Dalia Dassa Kaye, Foreign Affairs, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of accord
Noun
  • Reality, for Doomed, hangs on the harmony of the spheres, a crystalline architecture with the power to dazzle—and, at times, to lull.
    — Ryan Meehan, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The synth melody is poignant through the buds, but the upper vocal harmony and some of the upper-register atmospheric instruments are slightly buried.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of harmony
Noun
  • The agreement is tied to Lloyd and cannot be transferred to another campus.
    — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And the ratings would certainly suggest the country is in firm agreement on the Celebrity Traitors superiority this season.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreement
Noun
  • Where Bikini Kill’s raw, aggressive, discordant tunes subvert gender expectations imposed on women, Uppity’s sincere and introspective jams refute the self-defeating emotional sterility that patriarchy demands from men.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Milwaukee Brewers are famous for playing sleeping tunes during their opponents’ pregame sessions.
    — Stephanie Apstein, Washington Post, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of tune
Noun
  • This is to ensure conformance to an overarching body of human values, standards, cultural norms, expectations and usability considerations.
    — Keith Tidman, Baltimore Sun, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Explain how the agent takes in tasks and context and how the output is measured against definable tolerances (targets, conformances and limits).
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of conformance
Noun
  • Furthermore, rigid or semi-rigid components create significant conformity challenges.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As a bargain fashionista before the term existed, Andie is a forward-thinking, stylish young woman with her own identity in a world defined by conformity.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of conformity

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