Words / B2

uh-KORDNS/əˈkɔːdns/

In accordance with means following a rule, law, or official request exactly: in accordance with the policy, in accordance with the Act. According to is everyday for a source (“according to the teacher”); in line with is a close cousin for matching a plan. Accordance is almost always this set phrase, not a free-standing noun in speech. In conversation, as the rules require is enough. Do not write in accordance to — the preposition is with.

Meaning

Agreement with a rule or request (in accordance with).

Examples

• “The work was done in accordance with the safety rules.”
• “The marks were awarded in accordance with the published scheme, not last year’s habit.”
• “In accordance with the fire notice, bags stayed under the desks during the drill.”

Good to know

in accordance with + rule/law. Official. Everyday: as required / according to (source). Not “in accordance to”.

Near in meaning

in line with

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