in accordance with sth
prep. phr..prep. phr.. following a rule, a law, or someone's wishes. You use this when you do something exactly the way it should be done.
prep. phr.. in a manner conforming with or following a specific rule, regulation, or request. This phrase functions as a formal complex preposition used to indicate compliance.
We must act in accordance with the law.
The building was constructed in accordance with the latest safety regulations to ensure everyone's protection.
The funds were distributed in accordance with the deceased's final wishes as outlined in the legal documentation provided by the estate.
highly formal and typically used in legal, official, or business contexts.
encourage students to use 'following' or 'according to' in casual speech, saving 'in accordance with' for formal writing or professional emails.
in accordance to the rulesin accordance with the rulesthe phrase always requires the preposition 'with'; learners often confuse it with 'according to'.