accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s 

1

: agreement, conformity

in accordance with a rule

2

: the act of granting something

the accordance of a privilege

Synonyms of accordance

• accord
• harmony
• agreement
• tune
• conformance
• conformity

Examples of accordance in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The suspect has not been officially identified by Metropolitan Police, in accordance with standard procedure, but British media outlets have named him as Essa Suleiman. —Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026

According to Lin, Chinese authorities conducted routine inspections of vessels in accordance with laws and regulations. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026

Staff travel is restricted in accordance with university policies and professional and contracted service procurements must be approved by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) through verification of funding in the 2027 budget. —Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026

The resolution on civility was written in accordance with a template used by the National League of Cities, Bounds said. —Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

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

Phrases Containing accordance

• in accordance with

Rhymes for accordance

• concordance
• discordance

Kids Definition

accordance

noun

ac·​cor·​dance ə-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s 

: agreement sense 1b, conformity

in accordance with a rule