accordance
- 01 C1 Advanced
the state of following a rule, law, or agreement.
the state of being in agreement or compliance with a set of rules, laws, or standards.
Simple“The company must act in accordance with the new safety laws.”
In context“The legal team ensured that every clause in the contract was drafted in strict accordance with international maritime regulations.”
UsageAlmost always used in the fixed phrase 'in accordance with'.
Teacher's tipThis is a high-register word. In everyday conversation, native speakers usually prefer 'following' or 'according to'.
PitfallThe project was finished in accordance to the plan. The project was finished in accordance with the plan.The standard prepositional phrase is 'in accordance with', not 'in accordance to'.
SynonymsAntonyms - 02 C2 Proficiency
the act of giving someone something, like a right or a title.
the act of granting or bestowing something, such as a privilege, right, or honour.
Simple“The accordance of special rights to the group helped end the conflict.”
In context“The accordance of diplomatic immunity to the visiting officials was a necessary step before the summit could begin.”
UsageUsually takes the preposition 'of' followed by the thing being granted.
Teacher's tipThis sense is very rare in modern English outside of specific legal or historical contexts.
SynonymsgrantingbestowalAntonyms
“Any violations or misconduct by the Interior Ministry personnel would be dealt with “firmly” in accordance with the laws, Khattab said in a statement on X.”
“Buyers are expected to use the items responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws.” The site appeared to have been operating for at least a year.”
* (compliance): First attested around 1300. * (agreement): First attested in the early 14th century. * accord + -ance * From Middle English accordaunce, from Old French acordance (“agreeing, reconciliation, harmony”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.