in accordance with

/ɪn əˈkɔːdəns wɪð/

phrase★Intermediate— in agreement or conformity with

formal

In agreement or conformity with something, especially rules, standards, or principles

The project was completed in accordance with the client's specifications.

The project followed the client's exact requirements.

All employees must act in accordance with company policies.

Employees must follow company rules precisely.

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Often used in formal or legal contexts to emphasize strict compliance.

Collocations

in accordance with the lawfollowing legal requirementsin accordance with the rulesfollowing the rules exactly

following rules or standards

in agreement or harmony with

Use 'in accordance with' in formal writing, such as contracts, reports, or official documents.

This phrase implies strict adherence, so use it when exact compliance is required.

From Middle English 'accordance' (agreement) + 'with' (in relation to). The phrase became common in legal and formal contexts by the 17th century.

This phrase is formal and often used in legal, business, or official documents. It emphasizes strict adherence to rules or standards.

in accordance

in agreement or conformity

phrase

with

in relation to

preposition

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