in accord
/ɪn əˈkɔːd/in agreement or harmony with someone or something
The committee's decision was made in accord with the company's policies.
The decision followed the company's established policies.
Her actions were in accord with her principles.
Her actions matched her personal beliefs and values.
Often used in formal or legal contexts to describe alignment with rules, policies, or principles.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'in accord' in formal contexts like legal or diplomatic writing. For casual speech, 'in agreement' is more common.
⚡Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'in accord with' and 'in accordance with' together—they mean the same thing.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'accord' (agreement), from Old French 'acorder' (to agree), from Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'cordare' (to agree).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal writing, legal documents, and diplomatic contexts to emphasize agreement or consistency.