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In accordance with Meaning in English

expression

in uh-KOR-dens with
in uh-KAW-duhns with

Definition

Used to say that something is done according to a rule, law, instruction, or agreement; it means following or matching what is required or expected.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal; mostly found in written legal, business, or official contexts. Do not use in everyday conversation—use 'according to' or 'as per' instead. Often precedes 'the law', 'the rules', or specific instructions.

Spanish: de acuerdo con - conforme aPortuguese (BR): de acordo com - em conformidade comPortuguese (PT): de acordo com - em conformidade comChinese (Simplified): 根据 - 按照Chinese (Traditional): 根據 - 按照Hindi: के अनुसारArabic: وفقًا لـBengali: অনুযায়ী - মেনেRussian: в соответствии сJapanese: 〜に従って - 〜に基づいてVietnamese: phù hợp với - theoKorean: ~에 따라 - ~에 의거하여Turkish: -e/-a uygun olarak - gereğinceUrdu: کے مطابقIndonesian: sesuai dengan - berdasarkan

Example Sentences

The contract was written in accordance with the law.

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You must wear a helmet in accordance with safety regulations.

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The payment will be made in accordance with the agreement.

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All employees are required to act in accordance with company policy.

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This report was prepared in accordance with your instructions.

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We adjusted our plans in accordance with the new guidelines.

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