accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce accordance (audio)
1
: agreement, conformity
in accordance with a rule
2
: the act of granting something
the accordance of a privilege

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

make sure the fund-raiser is in accordance with the school rules
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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

Time Traveler
The first known use of accordance was in the 14th century

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“Accordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accordance. Accessed 13 May. 2025.

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accordance

noun
ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s How to pronounce accordance (audio)
: agreement sense 1b, conformity
in accordance with a rule

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